Pechuga Asada O Empanizada Recipe
Grilled or Breaded Chicken served with rice, beans, sweet plantain & salad
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
For grilled chicken, heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. For breaded chicken, dip each chicken breast in beaten eggs and then coat with breadcrumbs. Heat a skillet with oil and fry each breast until golden brown and cooked through.
- 3
Prepare the Rice and Beans
Cook the rice according to package instructions. Heat the beans in a saucepan until warm.
- 4
Fry the Sweet Plantains
Slice the sweet plantains at an angle and fry them in a skillet with oil until they are golden and caramelized.
- 5
- 6
Serve
Plate the grilled or breaded chicken alongside the rice, beans, fried sweet plantains, and salad.
