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Plantain Cups with Shredded Chicken | Mofonguitos

Mofonguitos are a delicious Puerto Rican inspired dish consisting of small, plantain cups filled with savory, seasoned chicken.

  • 20 minutes
  • 10 Servings
  • $3.00 - $5.99

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and onions. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.

3

Add spices to the mixture and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Set aside for later.

4

Wash and scrub plantains. Cut off each end and make 3 vertical cuts along the side of the plantain. Using your thumb, peel the skin away from the flesh of the plantain and cut into 1-inch chunks.

5

Heat the oil over medium heat in a skillet for about 1 minute. Add the plantain chunks and sprinkle the salt on top. Cook on all sides of the chunks (about 5-6 minutes on each side). Using tongs, be sure to turn the plantain pieces on their sides so the insides cook throughout, and they turn a golden color.

6

Turn the heat down to low and remove the plantain chunks from the pan.

7

Take 2 plantain chunks at a time and shape them into a cup using either your hands, a small pestle and mortar, or a lemon squeezer.

8

Fill the plantain cups with the chicken mixture and top with a low-fat yogurt dip (optional).

9

Serve immediately.

Ingredients

Serving Size:

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories138
Total Fat7 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
Linoleic Acid1 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA3 mg
Omega 3 - DHA63 mg
Cholesterol15 mg
Carbohydrates12 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Total Sugars6 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein8 g
Minerals
Calcium8 mg
Potassium237 mg
Sodium263 mg
Copper49 mcg
Iron1 mg
Magnesium20 mg
Phosphorus61 mg
Selenium6 mcg
Zinc1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A36 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.2 mg
Vitamin B120.3 mg
Vitamin C7 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K4 mcg
Folate10 mcg DFE
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.1 mg
Niacin1 mg
Choline27 mg

Source:

  • University of Rhode Island SNAP-Education