chicken in mojo sauce with mashed plantains

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Good Cuban Style DIsh

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken in mojo sauce with mashed plantains

  • 2 sm
    chicken breasts cut into pieces
  • 2 md
    onions cut into rings
  • 6 clove
    garlic minced
  • juice of 1 lime
  • juice of 1 orange
  • 1/4 c
    dry white wine
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 lg
    plantains (dark spotted bruised works best)
  • 1/4 c
    heavy cream or milk
  • salt and pepper

How To Make chicken in mojo sauce with mashed plantains

  • 1
    Bring a large pot of water well salted to a boil. Peel the plantains and slice in half lengthwise and cut into 2 inch chunks. Place plantains in boiling water and cook about 15 minutes.
  • 2
    Meanwhile place olive oil into large sauce pan or skillet. Saute the onions until browned and soft about 7 minutes. Place half of the onions in a food processor.
  • 3
    Add the garlic, chicken, lime juice, orange juice, white wine and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and cook until chicken is done. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Remove plantains from water with slotted spoon. Place in food processor with onions. Process drizzling the heavy cream in while processing.
  • 5
    Add more or less cream to make a mashed consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 6
    Serve chicken mojo over mashed plantains.

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