
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
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
Wash hands with soap and water.
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and onions. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.
Add spices to the mixture and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Set aside for later.
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.
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.
Turn the heat down to low and remove the plantain chunks from the pan.
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.
Fill the plantain cups with the chicken mixture and top with a low-fat yogurt dip (optional).
Serve immediately.
Ingredients
Serving Size:
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 138 |
Total Fat | 7 g |
Saturated Fat | 1 g |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4 g |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
Omega 3 - EPA | 3 mg |
Omega 3 - DHA | 63 mg |
Cholesterol | 15 mg |
Carbohydrates | 12 g |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
Total Sugars | 6 g |
Added Sugars included | 0 g |
Protein | 8 g |
Minerals | |
Calcium | 8 mg |
Potassium | 237 mg |
Sodium | 263 mg |
Copper | 49 mcg |
Iron | 1 mg |
Magnesium | 20 mg |
Phosphorus | 61 mg |
Selenium | 6 mcg |
Zinc | 1 mg |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A | 36 mcg RAE |
Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mg |
Vitamin C | 7 mg |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Vitamin E | 1 mg |
Vitamin K | 4 mcg |
Folate | 10 mcg DFE |
Thiamin | 0 mg |
Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
Niacin | 1 mg |
Choline | 27 mg |
Source:
- University of Rhode Island SNAP-Education