Gizdodo: Spicy Chicken & Plantain Skillet
Crispy fried plantains tossed with spicy ginger-tomato chicken in one sizzling skillet — Nigerian comfort food that's ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut plantains lengthwise, peel, and slice into 1/4-inch-thick batons.
Step 2
Heat 0.5 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Fry plantain batons until golden and crispy, ~5 minutes per batch.
Step 3
Transfer plantains to a paper towel–lined plate. Keep 2 tbsp oil in the pan, drain the rest.
Step 4
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper, then brown in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, ~6 minutes until edges are golden.
Step 5
Add sliced red onion, minced ginger, and whole habanero. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, then pour in canned tomatoes with juice.
Step 6
Simmer for 6 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Fold in fried plantains, toss gently, and serve hot. Remove habanero before eating if you prefer less heat.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- paper towels
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
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