Chicken & Mangu || Dominican Dish || #chickenandmongu #dominicandish

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: yellow plantains

Zucchini is lower in calories, and yellow plantains are often cheaper.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil has healthier fats, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

lime

💰Cheaper: lemon

Lemon can be used as a substitute for lime.

Boil chicken in salted water until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove chicken and reserve the broth.

Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Peel and slice green plantains into chunks.

In a pot, boil plantains in the reserved chicken broth until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the plantains and mash them with a little broth until smooth.

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté garlic, onion, and bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add shredded chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and lime juice to taste.

Serve the chicken over the mangu, garnished with avocado, cilantro, and tomato.

Cooking Techniques

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