Chicken Plantain Sandwich - Sierra Leone Flavours
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
540 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Plantain Sandwich - Sierra Leone Flavours
Description
The Chicken Plantain Sandwich from Sierra Leone starts by peeling ripe plantains, slicing them, and seasoning with salt. The slices are fried in oil until golden brown and cooked through, creating a slightly crisp exterior and soft interior with natural sweetness. The fried plantains are kept warm while preparing the sandwiches. Cooked chicken breast is sliced and layered inside sandwich rolls along with the fried plantain slices. The sandwich is finished with a peanut butter gravy that adds savory richness and depth typical of Sierra Leonean flavors.
This combination offers a balance between the starchy, sweet notes of the plantain and the hearty protein of the chicken, all encased in rolls for a handheld meal. The peanut butter gravy adds a unique savory and slightly nutty sauce that enhances the overall taste profile.
The sandwich is suitable for a flavorful lunch or casual meal reflecting West African culinary influences. The simple frying technique for the plantains highlights their natural qualities without complex preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 plantain
- salt
- cooking oil for frying
- 2 sandwich roll
- 4 lices chicken breast cooked
Instructions
- Peel the plantain, cut into slices and salt them.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry plantain slices for about 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown and cooked through. You might need to do this in two batches. Set cooked plantain pieces aside on kitchen towel and store in a warm place.
- Create the sandwiches by layering the rolls starting first with some plantain, then the chicken, then the peanut butter gravy.
Notes
- The peanut butter gravy used in the sandwich provides an essential flavor component and should be prepared separately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 376mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 725mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1010IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 16.5mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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