Pollo con Tajadas
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pollo con Tajadas, a delightful dish featuring tender chicken paired with crispy fried plantains. This recipe promises to bring warmth to your kitchen and joy to your dinner table. Perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners, each bite is a celebration of savory and sweet that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe plantains (yellow with dark spots)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken breasts with minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Fry the Plantains: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Slice plantains diagonally and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: In another pan, add more oil if needed and cook marinated chicken until browned on both sides (6-7 minutes each).
- 4. Serve: Slice the cooked chicken into strips and serve alongside crispy fried plantains. Garnish with fresh herbs or lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg