Pollo con Tajadas
Indulge in the rich flavors of pollo con tajadas, a beloved Latin dish featuring juicy marinated chicken paired with golden, crispy fried plantains. This comforting meal not only satisfies your taste buds but also brings back cherished memories of family gatherings and shared laughter. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive celebrations, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your loved ones.
- 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
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp oregano (fresh or dried)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 ripe plantains, sliced diagonally
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine minced garlic, cumin, oregano, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken in the mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes per side.
- Fry the plantains: While the chicken cooks, fry sliced plantains in another pan with hot oil until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain excess oil: Place fried plantains on paper towels to absorb excess oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Serve: Arrange chicken slices alongside crispy plantains on a platter. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg