Honduran Chicken in Rosquilla Corn Sauce with Sweet Pepper and Roasted Green Plantain

Name: Honduran Chicken in Rosquilla Corn Sauce with Sweet Pepper and Roasted Green Plantain
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Hondureña
Ingredients: 1.75 lb chicken thighs, boneless or bone-in; 2 units (about 18 oz) green plantains; 3 oz Honduran corn rosquillas; 10.5 oz ripe tomatoes; 1 cup red sweet pepper; 1 cup white onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp achiote paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup Honduran-style cream; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 tbsp sour orange juice or orange-lime mix; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp black pepper

An original recipe inspired by Honduran flavors: seared chicken simmered in a silky sauce made with ground corn rosquillas, tomato, sweet pepper, and cilantro, served with roasted green plantain. Comforting, aromatic, and distinctly Honduran.

20 minPrep

45 minCook

65 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

800 g chicken thighs, boneless or bone-in (skinless if preferred)
2 units (approx. 500 g) green plantains (pelados and cut a lo largo)
90 g Honduran corn rosquillas (crushed finely)
300 g ripe tomatoes (chopped finely)
120 g red sweet pepper (chopped en cubitos)
150 g white onion (chopped finely)
12 g garlic (chopped or majado)
20 g fresh cilantro (chopped)
15 g achiote paste (for color and sabor)
2 g ground cumin
1 g dried oregano
500 ml chicken broth (low sodium if desired)
120 ml Honduran-style cream (for suavizar the sauce)
45 ml vegetable oil (divided)
45 ml sour orange juice or orange-lime mix (for marinar)
8 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (or to taste)

Nutrition facts

per serving

520 kcal

Calories

33 g

Protein

28 g

Carbs

29 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

24 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Dairy

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Place the peeled green plantains, cut lengthwise, on a tray, rub them with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, season with a pinch of salt, and roast for 22 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and tender around the edges.
2
While the plantains roast, place the chicken in a bowl and mix it with the sour orange juice, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, ground cumin, dried oregano, and achiote paste. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wide skillet or braiser over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until nicely browned. Remove and set aside on a plate.
4
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the white onion for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and red sweet pepper, and cook 2 minutes more. Stir in the ripe tomatoes and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring, until a juicy base forms.
5
Add the crushed corn rosquillas and stir for 1 minute so they absorb the sofrito juices. Pour in the chicken broth gradually, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, and cook for 3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
6
Return the chicken to the skillet along with any juices it released. Reduce to medium-low heat, partially cover, and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
7
Stir in the Honduran-style cream and fresh cilantro. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring gently, and adjust with the remaining salt if needed.
8
Serve the chicken covered with plenty of rosquilla corn sauce and accompany with the hot roasted green plantains.

Chef tips

If you want a smoother sauce, blend the sofrito with the broth before adding the crushed rosquillas. Rosquillas thicken quickly, so you can add a little more broth if the sauce sits too long.

Substitutions

You can use chicken breast pieces instead of thighs, slightly reducing the cooking time. If Honduran cream is unavailable, use sour cream or unsweetened heavy cream. Red bell pepper can replace red sweet pepper.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
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