Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the chicken pieces and stir fry for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Using the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the garlic and onion and sauté for 2 minutes or until onion is translucent.
Add the browned chicken, tomato, coconut milk and pineapple. Stir and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Season with fish sauce or salt.
Serve with steamed rice.
Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe source: The Filipino Cookbook: 85 Homestyle Recipes to Delight your Family and Friends
Recipe by Salu Salo Recipes at https://salu-salo.com/coconut-chicken-with-pineapple-pininyahang-manok/