Chicken Tostones with Sofrito & Queso Fresco Recipe

Name: Chicken Tostones with Sofrito & Queso Fresco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken; boneless skinless chicken thighs and legs; 4 gal. 25%-less-sodium chicken broth; 2 qt. OPEN PIT Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce, divided; Sofrito; 1 cup green peppers, diced; 1 cup red peppers, diced; 1 cup yellow onions, diced; 1 cup curly-leaf parsley leaves; 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, divided; Tostones; 16 each plantains, halved, peeled; 2 cups queso fresco, crumbled

Servings: persons

Chicken
boneless skinless chicken thighs and legs
4 gal. 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
2 qt. OPEN PIT Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce, divided
Sofrito
1 cup green peppers, diced
1 cup red peppers, diced
1 cup yellow onions, diced
1 cup curly-leaf parsley leaves
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, divided
Tostones
16 each plantains, halved, peeled
2 cups queso fresco, crumbled

1
Chicken: Combine chicken, broth and half the barbecue sauce in large pot; bring to simmer.
2
Cook 1 hour or until chicken is tender.
3
Remove from heat; drain.
4
Discard liquid.
5
Shred chicken and combine with remaining barbecue sauce.
6
Keep warm.
7
Sofrito: Pulse peppers, onions, parsley and half the cilantro in food processor until finely chopped; set aside.
8
Tostones: Fry plantain halves in 325 degrees F deep fryer 5 min.
9
or until softened; drain.
10
Using a heavy-bottomed pan, gently press plantains to flatten.
11
Top 1 plantain piece with 3/4 cup chicken mixture, 2 Tbsp.
12
Sofrito, 2 Tbsp.
13
queso fresco, 1 Tbsp.
14
cilantro and a second plantain.
15
Cut in half.

275

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken, boneless skinless chicken thighs and legs, 4 gal. 25%-less-sodium chicken broth, 2 qt. OPEN PIT Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce, divided, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tostones with Sofrito & Queso Fresco 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.

Chicken Tostones with Sofrito & Queso Fresco

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