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Spicy Chicken and Plantain Rice with Mango-Avocado Salsa (Recipe Challenge Winner!)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 3 -4

Ingredients

  • For the Chicken:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • For Salsa:
  • 1 ripe mango peeled and chopped
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeds removed and finely minced
  • zest and juice of one lime
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For Plantain Rice:
  • 3 medium-ripe plantains
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 a yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 to 1 cup chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all of your ingredients for the salsa into a bowl and toss to combine. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  • Peel the plantains and spiralize them, using Blade C. Place the noodles in a food processor and pulse until the noodles become rice-like. Set aside.
  • Mix all of your spices for the chicken in a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add in the olive oil for the chicken. Cook until lightly browned and then add in the dry spice mixture and stir to coat the chicken. Then, add the chicken broth and turn down to a simmer, cooking for about 5 minutes. When done, plate into separate dishes for serving.
  • While the chicken is cooking, place another large skillet over medium heat and add in the olive oil for the plantain rice. Then, add in the onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes and then add in the plantain rice spices. Stir to combine and then add in the plantain rice, cook for 1 minute and then add in the chicken broth. Let reduce fully and add more broth if needed. Cook to your desired consistency, about 5 minutes.
  • Top the dishes that have chicken in them with the plantain rice and top with mango-jalapeno salsa. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Liz's Recipe on the Inspiralized Community