Chicken And Pork Stew With Plantains And Potatoes Recipes

CHICKEN AND PLANTAIN STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan or medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan or pot.
• Add the chicken, onion and garlic; cook for about 7 minutes, stirring often, so the onion softens and the chicken loses its raw look.
• Stir in the tomato, wine, paprika, cumin, oregano and broth; increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 10 minutes. The chicken should be cooked through.
• Add the plantain slices; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the plantains are tender and fully cooked. Taste, and season with salt if needed.
• Divide among individual bowls. Serve hot.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH PLANTAINS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In small bowl, combine paprika, cumin, the salt and 1/2 tsp of the pepper. Rub over under the skin of the chicken breasts and thighs.
• In shallow Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken pieces skin side down and cook 3-5 minutes until chicken is browned. Transfer to plate.
• Using the same pan, brown the plantains, turning once, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate.
• Drain off any fat in pan. Add garlic, onions and remaining salt and pepper. Cook until onions are softened, 5 minutes. Add broth or wine and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from bottom of pan.
• Layer plantains on top of the onions. Arrange chicken and any accumulated juices on top. Bake in oven until juices run clear when chicken is pierced and skin is crispy, about 40 minutes.
• Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over top.

UGANDAN PLANTAINS WITH CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Peel the plantains and place in a steamer or a saucepan with a rack in the bottom. Add water, leaving the bananas above the level of the water. Add salt and pepper. Bring contents to boiling point; reduce heat and steam bananas until soft.
• Lift bananas from the liquid and mash well. Place in top of double saucepan over simmering water until ready to serve with Chicken stew.
• To make Chicken stew:
• Fry Chicken in hot oil in a heavy sauté pan until brown. Add onions, tomatoes, potatoes, salt, pepper and water. Cover tightly and simmer for about 1 hour, or until Chicken is tender.
• Pour Chicken stew over plantains.