Express
Cuban-Style Adobo Chicken
with plantains and pineapple salsa
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 12 oz. Sliced Plantains
- 10.94 oz. Long Grain White Rice
- 8 oz. Black Beans
- 6 oz. Pineapple Chunks
- 1 Lime
- 2 oz. Chipotle Crema
- 2 Green Onion
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1½ tsp. Adobo Seasoning
- 1½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories720
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Carbohydrates107g
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Net Carbs102g
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Fat15g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1800mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Plate
- 2 Colander/Strainers
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-4 minutes per side.
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If using sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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1 Cook the Rice
Bring a medium pot with rice, 2 1/2 cups water, and garlic salt to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.Remove from burner. Add beans (prepared in a later step), green onions (prepared in a later step), 1 tsp. lime juice (prepared in a later step; reserve remaining for salsa), and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.Cover and set aside to keep warm.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare Ingredients and Make Pineapple Salsa
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.
Drain pineapple in another colander/strainer and coarsely chop.Stem and tear cilantro leaves.Halve lime and juice both halves.Trim and thinly slice green onions.In a mixing bowl, combine pineapples, cilantro, 1 tsp. lime juice (reserve remaining for rice), and 1/3 the adobo seasoning (reserve remaining for chicken). Set aside. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help prepare the pineapple salsa. -
3 Cook the Plantains
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.Add plantains to hot pan and cook until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from burner and transfer plantains to towel-lined plate. Evenly top with a pinch of salt.Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
4 Cook Chicken and Finish Dish
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with remaining adobo seasoning and a pinch of salt.
Return pan used to cook plantains to medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Working in batches if necessary, add chicken to hot pan. Cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner. Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with chipotle crema and pineapple salsa. Slice chicken, if desired. Bon appétit!
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