Cajun Chicken Pinchos with Plaintain Chips
Pinchos are little kebabs usually served as a snack in Northern Spain, and platains are bananas savoury cousin. Together they're delicious.
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Serves 4
Ingredients
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4 green plantain bananas
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1 packet chicken thighs
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1 Tbsp Cajun spice mix
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1 Tbsp dry oregano
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½ bunch parsley
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1 lemon
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½ bunch coriander, chopped
Method
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Preheat the BBQ on high.
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Small dice the chicken thighs and place into a bowl, mix together with the Cajun spice mix, oregano, salt and pepper and olive oil. Mix well.
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Add the chicken to the skewer sticks. Set aside.
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Preheat a deep fryer to 180º, or a large pot with veg oil on medium high heat.
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Peel skins off of the plantain bananas using a peeler, then using the same peeler slice thin long slices of the banana. Set aside and deep fry in small batches at 180º for approx. 5mins or until golden and crispy.
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Grill the chicken skewers for approx. 3 min on each side until charred and cooked though.
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Serve with banana plantain chips, topped with chopped coriander and with your choice of dipping sauce. We used roasted capsicum pesto!
Cook's Note:
You can use wooden or metal skewers for the chicken. If you're using wooden skewers, remember to soak them in water for at least an hour before using.