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Chef JJ’s Plantain Nachos

Crispy plantain chips are piled high with flavorful toppings like tender braised meat, tangy salsa, and creamy avocado. Each bite is a burst of vibrant flavors and a party for your taste buds.

Pierce Abernathy & Chef JJ
Tasty Team
93% would make again
Chef JJ’s Plantain Nachos

Ingredients

for 8 servings

Beer-Braised Chicken

  • 3 lb whole chicken (1 kg)
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 green chiles, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 24 oz lager beer (705 mL)
  • 10 oz chicken stock (295 mL)
  • 1 fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Pico De Gallo

  • 5 roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 red onions, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (10 g), finely chopped
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 1 lime, juiced

Avocado Yogurt

  • 1 cup plain yogurt (245 g)
  • 2 avocados, pitted
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil (60 mL)

Nachos

  • 10 oz plantain chips (200 g)
  • 15 oz black beans (425 g), drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100 g)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100 g)
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (100 g)
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapenos (25 g)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Preparation

  1. Break down the chicken into 6 parts--2 thighs, 2 breasts, and 2 wings.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to large bowl with the Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons of canola oil, the salt, and pepper and toss to coat.
  3. In a large pan over medium-high heat, add the chicken, skin-side down, and the remaining tablespoon of oil. Sear the chicken until browned on both sides and the skin is crispy, about 5-8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. To the hot pan, add the onion, celery, green chiles, garlic, and tomato paste, stirring to combine after each ingredient is added. Sweat until fragrant and the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Deglaze the pan with the beer and chicken stock. Return the chicken to pan, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and braise for 1 hour.
  6. Make the pico de gallo: In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, salt, cilantro, and the lime zest and juice. Stir to combine.
  7. Make the avocado yogurt: In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, avocados, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mash with 2 forks until mostly smooth and well combined.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  9. Remove the chicken from the braising liquid. Increase the heat to high and cook the braising liquid until reduced by half, about 30 minutes.
  10. Using forks, shred the chicken and place the meat in a large bowl. Discard the bones or save for another use.
  11. Add 1 cup (240 ML) of the reduced braising liquid to the chicken and stir to combine.
  12. Assemble the nachos: Spread the plantain chips on a baking sheet in an even layer. Top with half of the black beans and all of the chicken, then the remaining black beans. Cover with the cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper Jack cheeses and finish with the pickled jalapeños.
  13. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  14. Top the nachos with the pico de gallo, avocado yogurt, and cilantro.
  15. Enjoy!
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