Grilled Chicken with Plantain Salad (Poulet Grillé avec Salade de Banane Plantain)
This recipe for Poulet Grillé avec Salade de Banane Plantain (Grilled Chicken with Plantain Salad) is a traditional dish from Gabonese cuisine that combines tender grilled chicken with a flavorful plantain salad. It's a perfect dish for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly with the marinade. Let them marinate for 10 minutes.
- Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have grill marks. Remove from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- While the chicken is grilling, place the plantain slices, red onion, and red bell pepper on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Remove the grilled plantains, onion, and bell pepper from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
- Slice the grilled chicken and arrange it on top of the grilled plantain salad. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Grill Tongs Bowl Serving Platter
Tools
Knife Cutting Board Grill Brush
Serving suggestions
Serve the Poulet Grillé avec Salade de Banane Plantain with a side of steamed rice or couscous for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of ground cayenne pepper to the plantain salad for a spicy kick.
Cost
$15