SHEET PAN MOJO CHICKEN AND PLANTAINS
Inspired by the mouthwatering Cuban mojo marinade, we blended together a mix of orange juice, lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, herbs and olive oil. (Sweet oranges add a burst of flavor and stand in for the sour oranges typically used.) Use it to marinate chicken thighs and set some aside to drizzle all over perfectly roasted chicken and plantains.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the orange juice, lime juice, smashed garlic, jalapeno, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. Puree until combined, then let sit 5 minutes. Turn the blender back on and slowly pour in 1/2 cup olive oil. Remove 1/4 cup of the mixture and set aside for the marinade. Add the mint and parsley to the remaining mixture in the blender and puree again until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Transfer the sauce to a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Place in a large bowl and add the reserved 1/4 cup marinade, the minced garlic, cumin and oregano. Rub all over the chicken until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Let the chicken come to room temperature while the oven preheats. Toss the plantains and red onion on a rimmed baking sheet with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread out on the baking sheet. Nestle the chicken, skin-side up, and orange slices among the plantains and onion.
- Roast until the plantains are tender when pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes. Remove the plantains to a cutting board and stand them up on a cut side. Flatten the plantains with the bottom of a measuring cup or ramekin, then return to the baking sheet, setting them flat in the pan juices.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast until the chicken is browned, crisp and cooked through, 20 to 25 more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped mint and parsley; serve with the sauce.
SWEET PLANTAIN AND PEPPER STUFFED CHICKEN
Steps:
- To make the marinade: In a small bowl, combine the juice of the lemons, garlic, dried oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper. Rub all over the chicken and allow it to set in the refrigerator 1 to 2 hours. To make the stuffing: Over medium-high heat, saute the bacon until crisp. Remove from the pan. Place the plantains to the pan and cook until lightly browned. Add the garlic, peppers and oregano and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in the chicken stock to deglaze the pan, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the bread, salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and stuff it with the plantain pepper mixture. Tie the legs together and place on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side down. Cook for 1/2 hour, turn the chicken breast side up and roast for another 1/2 hour or until the skin is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
CHICKEN AND PLANTAIN STEW
From the Washington Post: This clean-tasting stew is low in fat and calories. The plantains soften but hold their shape here, and they lend more potassium than bananas would. The chicken is easier to cut when it's either very cold or partially frozen. If you have time, pop it into the freezer for 15 minutes beforehand. Serve with your favorite flatbread crackers or over white rice.
Provided by Bolistoli
Categories Stew
Time 45m
Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan or medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan or pot.
- Add the chicken, onion and garlic; cook for about 7 minutes, stirring often, so the onion softens and the chicken loses its raw look.
- Stir in the tomato, wine, paprika, cumin, oregano and broth; increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 10 minutes. The chicken should be cooked through.
- Add the plantain slices; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the plantains are tender and fully cooked. Taste, and season with salt if needed.
- Divide among individual bowls. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.9, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 268.2, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 16.3, Protein 27.1
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