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Plantain Cups with Shredded Chicken | Mofonguitos

Plantain Cups with Shredded Chicken | Mofonguitos

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 20 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Chicken Filling

    • 1 cup shredded chicken
    • 🧅 1/2 cup chopped onion
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • Plantain Cups

    • 3 plantains
    • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
    • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Optional Toppings

    • 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt dip

STEPS

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and chopped onions, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

3

Add paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder to chicken mixture; cook for an additional 5 minutes while stirring. Set aside.

4

Wash and scrub plantains. Cut off both ends, make 3 vertical cuts along the skin, peel, and slice into 1-inch chunks.

5

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add plantain chunks, sprinkle with salt, and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden.

6

Turn heat to low and remove plantain chunks from pan.

7

Shape 2 plantain chunks at a time into cups using hands, pestle and mortar, or a lemon squeezer.

8

Fill plantain cups with chicken mixture and top with yogurt dip if desired.

9

Serve immediately.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

138

Calories

  • 8
    Protein
  • 12
    Carbs
  • 7
    Fats

💡 Use ripe plantains for sweeter cups or green plantains for a more savory option.Experiment with different fillings like shrimp or beef for variety.Freeze extra chicken filling for later meal prep.