mofongo with chicken

mofongo with chicken
  • 3/4 pound chicken breasts
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 4 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 8 thick slices bacon
  • 1 cup oil for frying
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly minced garlic
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro


  1. Place chicken in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Shred.
  2. Pour chicken broth into a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and keep warm.
  3. Place plantains and salt in a bowl of cold water. Let soak for 5 minutes. Drain and blot dry with a paper towel.
  4. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces.
  5. Heat 1 inch oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry plantains in batches until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Smash plantains with the bottom of an empty chicken broth can. Fry again until crispy, 1 to 2 minutes more. Drain; blot with paper towels.
  7. Transfer plantains to a large bowl. Add bacon and garlic; mash together. Fill an empty chicken broth can halfway with mashed mixture. Press down until firmly packed. Invert can onto a plate; tap until mofongo slides onto the plate. Repeat with remaining mashed mixture.
  8. Cover mofongos with shredded chicken and warmed broth. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro.

06/15/2019
mofongo with chicken, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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