Patacon Maracucho (fried Plantain Sandwich)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 unripe plantain, peeled and halved crosswise
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 sprigs cilantro
• 1/2 avocado, pitted and peeled
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded roast chicken
• 2 leaves green leaf lettuce
• 2 slices tomatoes

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a 10" skillet over medium-high heat. add plantain halves and fry, turning once, until light brown, about 3 minutes. transfer to a cutting board and split each plantain in half lengthwise, keeping them hinged on the inward-curved side. place on cutting board cut sides down and, using a plate, flatten each into a 1/4′-thick round disk. one at a time, return each plantain disk to the oil and fry, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, about 4 minutes. using tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain.
• 2 purée mayonnaise, cilantro, and avocado in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper. transfer to a medium bowl and add chicken; toss to coat. place chicken mixture on one plantain disk and top with lettuce and tomato. cover with remaining disk.