Gizdodo
Sweet fried plantain stirred through spiced chicken and peppers in a glossy sauce.
- Time45 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.08 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Simmer the chicken in the stock with the thyme and curry powder for 12 minutes, then lift out. Keep the stock.
12 min - 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan and fry the plantain for 8 minutes until golden on every side. Set aside.
8 min - 3
In the same pan add the remaining oil and fry the onion for 4 minutes. Add the peppers and chilli and cook for 4 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the blended tomatoes and paprika and simmer for 8 minutes until thick.
8 min - 5
Add the chicken and a splash of the stock, cook for 3 minutes, then fold in the plantain. Serve warm.
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