Patacones with Chicken and Special Pink Sauce

Name: Patacones with Chicken and Special Pink Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 semi-ripened plantains; 8 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 roasted chicken breasts, shredded; 1 cup lettuce; 2 tomatoes (Roma), sliced King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1 avocado sliced in small strips Whole Foods 5 ea For $5.00 thru 02/09; 1 cup fresco cheese, shredded Target 2 For $5.00 thru 02/06; For the Sauce; 1/2 cup KRAFT Mayonesa con Limon; 1/3 cup chopped red pepper; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro; 1/8 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup Target 2 For $5.00 thru 02/06

Servings: persons

4 semi-ripened plantains
8 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 roasted chicken breasts, shredded
1 cup lettuce
2 tomatoes (Roma), sliced King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1 avocado sliced in small strips Whole Foods 5 ea For $5.00 thru 02/09
1 cup fresco cheese, shredded Target 2 For $5.00 thru 02/06
For the Sauce
1/2 cup KRAFT Mayonesa con Limon
1/3 cup chopped red pepper
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
1/8 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup Target 2 For $5.00 thru 02/06

1
Peel and cut each plantain in half, then cut each half in two pieces (long wise).
2
Heat up 2 or more tablespoons of oil in a big frying pan.
3
Fry the plantains in the hot oil on both sides, for 2 minutes on each side.
4
Add more oil when necessary.
5
Remove them from the oil (plantains wont be fully cooked) and place them on a paper towel covered plate so that the oil is absorbed.
6
Cover 2 cutting boards with wax paper, put a plantain on it and flatten it with the other one.
7
Repeat this process with all the plantains.
8
Season to taste.
9
Add the remaining oil to the frying pan and fry the plantains again, until fully cooked.
10
For the Sauce Combine the mayonnaise, red pepper, cilantro and ketchup in a blender container; blend until smooth.
11
Putting it all Together First take one of the plantains, and add a bit of the shredded chicken, then lettuce, 2 tomato slices, some avocado slices, a bit of cheese and finally, the sauce.
12
Cover with another plantain and done!
13
You can serve them with a side of sauce if desired.

490

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 semi-ripened plantains, 8 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 roasted chicken breasts, shredded, 1 cup lettuce, and more.

Yes, Patacones with Chicken and Special Pink Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!