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Jerk chicken plantain lasagna

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Makes

One 9×13 pan

Time

About 1 hr 30 min

Ingredients 7

• 5 to 6 very ripe plantains, sliced lengthwise
• 2 lb boneless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup jerk marinade
• 1 onion, 1 red and 1 green bell pepper, 3 cloves garlic
• 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 cup chicken stock, 1 tsp thyme
• 3 cups mozzarella and 1 cup white cheddar or Jack
• Oil for frying, plus parsley or cilantro

Steps 6

1. Marinate the chicken at least 1 hr, bake at 400°F for about 25 min, then shred.
2. Fry the plantain strips 2 to 3 min per side until golden.
3. Sauté the onion, peppers, and garlic, add the chicken, sauce, stock, and thyme, and simmer 10 min until thick.
4. In a greased 9×13 dish, layer plantains, chicken, and cheese twice, then finish with plantains and cheese.
5. Bake covered at 375°F for 25 min, then uncovered for 10 to 15 min.
6. Rest 15 min, then add the herbs.