Mofongo De Pollo Recipe
Ball plantain with chicken.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a pot, add the chicken breast and cover it with chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool.
- 2
Shred the Chicken
Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it with two forks into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Prepare the Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
Preparation of Plantains
- 4
Peel and Cut Plantains
Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
- 5
Fry the Plantains
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until they are golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Mash the Plantains
In a large bowl, mash the fried plantains while they are still hot. Mix in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Ingredients
- 7
Add Shredded Chicken
Fold in the shredded chicken and chopped cilantro into the mashed plantains until evenly mixed.
- 8
Form Mofongo Balls
Wet your hands and take a portion of the mixture to form into a ball about the size of a fist. Repeat until all the mixture is shaped into balls.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Mofongo
Serve the mofongo balls on a plate while warm. Optionally, top with sour cream, sliced avocado, and additional cilantro for added flavor.
