Mojito Chicken With Plantain Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Mojito Chicken With Plantain Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1/4 cup divided; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 3/4 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (with the broth to equal 2 cups); 1 - 1 1/4 cup chicken broth (with the milk to equal 2 cups); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup jasmine rice; 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning; 4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided; 2 medium ripe plantains; 1 bunch green onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint; Lime-Coconut Sauce; 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Garnishes; lime slice; mint sprig; toasted coconut; 1 small red Thai peppers or 1 small other hot red pepper

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1/4 cup divided
2 teaspoons lime zest
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3/4 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (with the broth to equal 2 cups)
1 - 1 1/4 cup chicken broth (with the milk to equal 2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup jasmine rice
2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
2 medium ripe plantains
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
Lime-Coconut Sauce
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons dark rum
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Garnishes
lime slice
mint sprig
toasted coconut
1 small red Thai peppers or 1 small other hot red pepper

1
In large sealable plastic bag, place olive oil, 3 tablespoons lime juice, lime zest, garlic, jalapeno and ginger. Add chicken and marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over medium high heat, place coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and add remaining 1/4 cup lime juice and salt. Stir in rice, cover, reduce heat and cook 30-50 minutes, until done.(You might start with the lowest amount of liquids, cooking time varies).
3
Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken on both sides with jerk seasoning and place on broiler pan. Place under hot broiler about 8 inches from heat.
4
Cook about 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165u00b0F.
5
While chicken cooks, in medium skillet over medium high heat, place 2 tablespoons of the cooking oil. Peel plantains and cut in 1/2 inch thick slices. Fry in hot oil about 1-1/2 minutes per side, pushing down with back of spatula to flatten. When browned, remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Cut each slice into quarters, leaving a few whole for garnish.
6
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet. Add green onions and cook until soft. Stir in cooked rice, pineapple and soy sauce. Add chopped mint and cut plantains.
7
Place rice and chicken on serving dish, top with reserved fried plantains. Pour some of the Lime-Coconut Sauce over top and pass remainder in a small bowl. Garnish with lime slices, toasted coconut, red peppers, and mint sprigs. Enjoy!
8
Lime-Coconut Sauce: In small saucepan, place unsweetened coconut milk, brown sugar, grated lime zest, dark rum, fresh lime juice and kosher salt. Place over medium high heat and stir until hot.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1/4 cup divided, 2 teaspoons lime zest, and more.

Yes, Mojito Chicken With Plantain Fried Rice 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.

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Mojito Chicken With Plantain Fried Rice

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