Description
Pollo con Tajadas is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender, marinated chicken and crispy fried plantains. This delightful recipe is easy to prepare, making it perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. Enjoy the sweet and savory combination of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 ripe plantains (about 1 lb)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with minced garlic, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Peel and slice ripe plantains diagonally into thick pieces.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet (or a separate one), heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Fry plantain slices until golden brown (3-4 minutes each side).
- On a serving platter, layer fried plantains and top with sliced chicken thighs. Drizzle any pan juices over the dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg