Jamaican Shicken Pineapple Run Down

(Guadeloupe chicken and pineapple in a coconut cream sauce)

Rundown is a type of Caribbean dish that uses a coconut milk sauce that is cooked down (run down) to reduce its volume and thicken it. Coconut rundown sauce goes well with fish, chicken or vegetables like potatoes and cabbage. This recipe from Guadeloupe uses chicken and balances the rich sauce with sweet pineapple chunks.
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Coconut Rundown Sauce * Oil -- 2 tablespoons * Onion, finely chopped -- 1 * Red or green bell pepper, finely chopped -- 1 * Jalapeño peppers, minced -- 1 or 2 * Garlic, minced -- 3 or 4 cloves * Thyme -- 1 teaspoon * Coconut milk -- 2 cups * Salt and pepper -- to taste
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For the Chicken * Oil -- 3 tablespoons * Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless -- 6 (6 to 8 ounces each) * Pineapple chunks -- 2 cups * Heavy cream -- 1/2 cup * Salt and pepper -- to taste
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Method 1. Add the 2 tablespoons of oil to a large saucepan and heat over medium flame. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, garlic and thyme and saute until cooked through but not browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Stir in the coconut milk, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to very low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and reduced to about half its original volume, around 30 minutes.
3. While the coconut rundown sauce is simmering, toss the chicken with the 3 tablespoons of oil and either grill, broil or saute it to brown it on both sides.
4. Cut the browned chicken into bite-sized chunks and put it in a large pot with the rundown sauce, pineapple chunks and heavy cream. Add a little water if needed to loosen up the sauce.
5. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes to cook the chicken through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve hot with rice or boiled green bananas.

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Education

Tags:

• Jamaican
• Run
• Down
• Rundown
• chicken
• pineapple
• coconut

[gma904]

You are a good cook! Love your pots and the way you open and close your video. Great dish btw. Can't wait to make this. One.

[andywasserman]

Liked the video. One of your best.

[MyNewestAddiction]

you did well, am glad those were not scotch bonette pepper cause it woulda burn you, a piece would be enough or boil it whole then take it out, then cut a piece off chop it up and add it to your dish..... HOT....lol one love

[TangoSpiceCompany]

Sapo! That dish looks amazing! A real 'must try'.

[BeeRich33]

Mmmmmm...shicken. Enjoy your Spring, Sapo! Smoking season!  My Texas brisket came out perfect.

[getEdlv]

Great video Sapo, gonna try this as well. You inspire me to try new things. Thanks.

[TheVittleVlog]

Rockin Vid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[313shauwn]

NOW IM A SUBSCRIBER!!!! LOL!

[313shauwn]

THAT LOOKS DELICIOUS, AND HEALTHY!!! IM GOING TO TRY IT!!!!

[WendyKeyTV]

Great video! The run down looks good!!!