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Pollo con Tajadas Honduras

A traditional Honduran dish featuring fried chicken served with crispy fried plantains.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Honduran
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs Bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil For marinating
Fried Plantains
  • 2 large Green plantains Peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil For frying
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and vegetable oil. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Fry the Chicken
  1. Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a little vegetable oil. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare the Plantains
  1. While the chicken is cooking, heat the vegetable oil in another frying pan. Fry the sliced plantains for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.
Serve
  1. Serve the fried chicken hot alongside the crispy fried plantains.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is often served with a side of coleslaw or a fresh salad.

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