Ripe Plantain and Chorizo Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cilantro Rice and Tamarind Rum Glaze

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Season chicken with salt and pepper and set aside.

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   Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Add plantains and saute until fully cooked.

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   Remove from heat and mash to combine with the chorizo and garlic.

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   Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

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   Spread the plantain mixture over the chicken breast and fold it over.

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   Place chicken in a small roasting pan or baking dish and brush with the glaze.

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   Roast in oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fully cooked through.

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    Serve with Cilantro Rice.

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    1/4 cup tamarind concentrate

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    1/4 tablespoon chopped ginger

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    1 tablespoon chopped garlic

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    3 tablespoons amber rum

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    In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

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    Pour glaze over chicken.

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    1/4 cup fresh cilantro

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    1/4 cup olive oil

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    Pinch salt

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    1 cup cooked medium grain rice

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    Make cilantro oil by combining cilantro, oil and salt in a blender.

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    Blend until thoroughly combined.

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    Place rice in a small saucepan.

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    Over medium-low heat, drizzle in the cilantro oil and gently stir to combine with cooked rice.

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    Heat until rice is warmed through.

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    Serve with chicken.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.