Calypso Island Chicken Recipe

Name: Calypso Island Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 -4 lbs chicken pieces; 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup); 1 large ripe plantain, cut in 3/4-inch pieces (OR 2 large green-tipped bananas( add bananas after chicken has been removed from skillet); 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped (3 cups); ½ cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; ¾ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 -4 lbs chicken pieces
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 large ripe plantain, cut in 3/4-inch pieces (OR 2 large green-tipped bananas( add bananas after chicken has been removed from skillet)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce

1
In large skillet, heat oil; brown chicken on all sides.
2
Remove and set aside.
3
In same skillet saute onion, plantain and garlic until golden, about 3 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes, broth, cilantro, cumin, salt and Tabasco sauce; mix well.
5
Bring to a boil; simmer 3 minutes.
6
Add chicken and baste with the tomato sauce.
7
Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until chicken and plantain are tender.
8
Remove chicken to serving platter.
9
Spoon skillet ingredients over chicken.
10
Serve with rice, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 -4 lbs chicken pieces, 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup), 1 large ripe plantain, cut in 3/4-inch pieces (OR 2 large green-tipped bananas( add bananas after chicken has been removed from skillet), and more.

Yes, Calypso Island Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Calypso Island Chicken

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