Casado

Ingredients12

• boneless chicken thighs600 g
• long-grain white rice300 g
• cooked black beans400 g
• ripe plantains2
• green cabbage200 g
• tomato1
• white onion1
• fresh cilantro15 g
• lime1
• vegetable oil4 tbsp
• garlic2 cloves
• salt1 tsp

Method

1. Rinse the rice and cook it in salted water until tender, then drain and keep warm.
2. Season the chicken with salt and minced garlic, then pan-fry in 2 tbsp oil until cooked through and browned.
3. Peel and slice the plantains, then fry in the remaining oil until golden on both sides.
4. Shred the cabbage, dice the tomato and onion, and toss with chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
5. Warm the black beans with a little of their liquid and salt.
6. Plate rice, beans, chicken, plantains, and cabbage salad together for each serving.