Dinner on a Dime: Chef Chris Valdes Makes Chicken Vaca Frita

flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar adds acidity with fewer calories.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are nutritious and affordable.

fried plantains

🥗Healthier: baked plantains

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Baked plantains reduce oil use and calories.

Boil the chicken for about 20 minutes until cooked.

Let the chicken set to cool before shredding.

Shred the chicken into thin pieces.

Squeeze lime juice into a bowl.

Add oregano, cumin, and garlic to the lime juice and mix well to create the mojo sauce.

Heat a very hot pan and add oil.

Add onions to the hot pan and sauté.

Add the shredded chicken to the pan with the onions.

Cook the chicken and onions until golden brown, about 10 minutes, adding some mojo sauce during cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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