Pollo A La Plancha Recipe
Citrus-marinated chicken breast. Served with white rice, black beans and savory green plantains.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Rice
Black Beans
Green Plantains
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Add Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best flavor.
Cooking Rice
- 3
Prepare the Rice
In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 cups of white rice and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
- 4
Cook the Rice
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Cooking Black Beans
- 5
Sauté Aromatics
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- 6
Cooking Plantains
- 7
Prepare Plantains
Peel the green plantains and slice them diagonally into thick pieces.
- 8
Fry Plantains
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry the plantain pieces for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and sprinkle with salt to taste.
Grilling Chicken
- 9
Grill the Chicken
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
