CHICKEN STEW WITH SWEET PLANTAINS

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Made on a Saturday afternoon, this accessible chicken stew (inspired by the dish mofongo) could deliver delicious Sunday sustenance from 11 a.m. onward.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pounds chicken parts, skin on
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chile powder
4 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus the juice of 2 oranges (about 2/3 cup)
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest plus the juice of 1/2 lime, more as needed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
2 large sweet, very ripe plantains (they should be black and yellow), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 large onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced pitted green olives
Chopped cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Rub chicken with cumin, chile powder, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, the orange zest and lime zest. Coat with 1 tablespoon oil. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, skin side down. Cook, in batches if necessary, until golden brown all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add plantains in a single layer, working in batches if necessary, and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side (add more oil to pan between batches if needed). Transfer plantains to a bowl.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Stir in onion, bell pepper, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook until vegetables are softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oregano and cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes with their juices, orange juice, 1 cup water, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Return chicken and plantains to pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and reduce heat to medium low. Keep at a steady simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Stir in olives and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or lime juice to taste. Serve topped with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 705, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1152 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Arlene joy Llanto
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This stew was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Hwa Y Boo
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This stew was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Heaven King
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I'm not a big fan of plantains, but I loved this stew! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll use potatoes instead of plantains next time.


Anil Baniya
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This stew was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll add more spices next time.


Rehmatullah Sarkar
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out great! The chicken was so tender and the plantains were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamshed Jani
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This stew was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was one of the best stews he's ever had. I will definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili next time.


Sk Wm
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I made this stew for my friends and they all raved about it! They loved the flavors and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Jam Khalid
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I make it all the time. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. My family loves it.


jurissa febres' crafting spot
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This stew was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


rana sameer
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This was a great recipe! I used bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and it turned out so flavorful. The plantains added a nice sweetness to the stew. I will definitely be making this again.


Naeem Rauf
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I made this stew last night and my family loved it! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Wego Off
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This chicken stew with sweet plantains was a delightful dish! The chicken was tender and juicy, the plantains were soft and sweet, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be