MOFONGO WITH CHICKEN

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Inspired from a vacation in Puerto Rico, this recipe is a blending of many mofongo recipes found online. I combined several recipes until I found the right one for me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Provided by Wenani97

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h3m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ 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 ½ tablespoons freshly minced garlic
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Pour chicken broth into a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and keep warm.
  • Place plantains and salt in a bowl of cold water. Let soak for 5 minutes. Drain and blot dry with a paper towel.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Cover mofongos with shredded chicken and warmed broth. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.9 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 5018.7 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

HOSSAM ADEL
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This mofongo with chicken was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mofongo was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.


Syed Rasool Shah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The mofongo was perfectly crispy and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sagar Thakur
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I made this mofongo with chicken for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mofongo was crispy and flavorful.


Shenica Locklear
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This mofongo with chicken was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abdur Rehmam
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I'm not a big fan of mofongo, but this recipe changed my mind. The mofongo was crispy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.


Sunshine4_Life
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This mofongo with chicken was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mofongo was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


thurain oo
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I made this mofongo with chicken for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mofongo was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ashraful Islam
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This mofongo with chicken was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mofongo was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.


Rima Rima
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I've tried many mofongo recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The mofongo was so crispy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Alpha Jalloh
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The mofongo was perfectly crispy and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Joy Kayz
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I made this mofongo with chicken for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mofongo was crispy and flavorful.


Irfan Shaikh
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mexican Drip
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I'm not usually a fan of mofongo, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of the crispy plantains and the flavorful chicken was amazing.


Mathi Jadu
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This mofongo with chicken was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.