Pollo Con Tajadas Recipe

Are you ready to explore the vibrant world of Pollo Con Tajadas Recipe? This dish is a flavour-packed journey that combines succulent chicken and crispy plantains

It’s Pollo Con Tajadas, a comforting plate that lets you taste Latin American food. If you love food or want to try something new, this dish has amazing flavours that will make you want more.

Pollo Con Tajadas, which means “Chicken with Slices,” is a favourite dish from Central America, especially Honduras. It’s juicy chicken with fried plantains, creating a mix of textures and flavours that taste really good. The chicken is covered in a simple marinade with spices that smell nice and add taste.

How Does Pollo Con Tajadas Taste?

The chicken is soft and the plantains are crispy. The taste is both salty and a bit sweet, with the marinade’s warmth making it even better. It’s like a party of flavours that leaves you happy.

I found Pollo Con Tajadas on a fun summer day at a cozy Honduran restaurant. The smell of cooking chicken and the sight of golden plantains caught my attention. 

After trying it, I was amazed. The simple ingredients and complex taste won me over. Since then, I love this dish that takes me back to that sunny day.

Ingredients To Make Pollo Con Tajadas

For The Chicken:

• Liquid Chicken bouillon, (or 2 chicken bouillon cubes, crumbled) = 2 teaspoon 
• Cumin (ground) = 2 teaspoon 
• Black pepper = ½ teaspoon 
• Onion powder = 2 teaspoon 
• Paprika = 1 teaspoon 
• Garlic salt = 1 teaspoon 
• Chicken pieces, bone-in skin-on = 3 lb 
• Mustard = 4 tablespoon
• All Purpose Flour = 2 cups 
• Vegetable Oil (for Frying)

For The Pickled Onion:

• Red onion (sliced) = ½ 
• Oregano = ⅛ teaspoon 
• Salt = ¼ teaspoon
• Pepper = ⅛ teaspoon 
• Distilled white vinegar = ½ cup 
• Beet juice = 3 tablespoon

For The Cabbage:

• cabbage = ½ Head 

For The Chismol:

• Green pepper (diced) = 1 
• White onion (diced) = ½ 
• Roma Tomatoes (diced) = 3 
• Cilantro (chopped) = 2 tablespoon
• Cumin = 1 teaspoon 
• Lemon Juice = 3 tablespoon
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

For The Pink Sauce:

• Mayonnaise = ½ cup 
• Ketchup = ¼ cup 
• Granulated Sugar = 1 tablespoon
• White vinegar = 1 teaspoon 
• Hot sauce (to taste)

For The Tomato Sauce:

• Chismol (already prepared) = 3 tablespoon
• Tomato sauce = ½ cup 
• Chicken broth = ½ cup 
• Plantains
• Green Plantains = 4 
• Vegetable Oil (for frying)

How To Make Pollo Con Tajadas

Chicken Preparation:

• Mix seasonings in a bowl.
• Coat chicken with mustard and rub in spices.
• Chill for an hour in a covered bowl.

For The Pickled Onion:

• Combine onion, oregano, salt, and pepper, in a mason jar.
• Pour vinegar and beet juice into the jar.
• Seal and chill in the fridge for an hour.

For The Cabbage:

• Thinly slice half a cabbage.
• Set aside for later use.

For The Chismol Preparation:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
• Chill while continuing preparations.

Pink Sauce Mix:

• Mix sauce ingredients together.
• Chill while continuing preparations.
• Cook Chismol in a pot until softened.
• Add tomato sauce, and chicken broth, and simmer for 5 minutes.

For The Green Plantains

• Peel and cut plantains into diagonal slices.

Frying Steps

• Heat oil to 350°F.
• Coat chicken in flour, and rest for 5 minutes.
• Fry chicken until the internal temp is 165°F.
• Fry plantains until yellow and crispy.

Plating

• Arrange plantains, cabbage, chicken, sauces, pickled veggies.
• Enjoy your flavorful creation!

Recipe Tips

• Marinate chicken for 30 mins for better taste.
• Slice plantains diagonally for nice frying.
• Fry plantains until golden for a great crunch.

FAQs

Is Pollo Con Tajadas spicy? 

No, it’s just a bit warm and cozy.

Can I make it gluten-free? 

Yes, if your marinade has no gluten.

Are plantains like bananas? 

Plantains are firmer and less sweet.

What to Eat With Pollo Con Tajadas?

• Rice and Beans: A classic pair that’s great.
• Cabbage Slaw: Fresh and tasty.
• Avocado Salad: Smooth and fresh.
• Pico de Gallo: Zesty and exciting.

How to store Pollo Con Tajadas?

Put leftovers in the fridge, and reheat gently later.

In Closing

Pollo Con Tajadas is a top comfort food. It’s like a journey into Latin American cooking, with simple tastes that tell a story. 

From the soft chicken to the crispy plantains, each bite has tradition and flavour. If you’re ready for a tasty adventure, Pollo Con Tajadas is perfect.

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