Bite with Belkys: Churrasco De Pollo with Sweet Soy Plantain Mashed from Oriente at Cardozo Hotel

The Chef: Rufino Rengifo

The Restaurant: Oriente at Cardozo Hotel

The Dish: Churrasco De Pollo with Sweet Soy Plantain Mashed

• 4 chicken breast
• 2 cups herb marinade
• 1 cup plantain mashed
• 3 tbsp chimichurri sauce
• 2 fried plantains for garnish (can buy these at the store)

Herb Marinade

• 1/2 c. rosemary
• 2 tbsp. parsley
• 2 tbsp. garlic
• 2 tbsp. shallots
• 2 tbsp. oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups olive oil

• 1 bunch fresh chopped parsley
• Pinch red crushed pepper
• 1/2 c. lemon juice
• 1/4 c. white vinegar
• 1 c. extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 ripped whole plantain (boiled) with 1/8 cup soy sauce
• 1 Idaho potato boiled and mashed
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/4 c. melted butter
• Pinch nutmeg
• 3 tbsp. shredded mozzarella

1. Clean 4 chicken breasts. You can use boneless breasts from your supermarket with or without the skin.

2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients for marinade and mix.

3. Place chicken in marinade and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.

4. After the chicken has marinated, place the chicken on the grill skin side down first. The chicken will need to cook for about 10 minutes.

5. While the chicken is cooking make the chimichurri sauce.

6. Add the olive oil into a bowl first, then add all other ingredients. Mix and set aside.

7. Now, make the plantain mash.

8. Add the already boiled plantains, the mashed potatoes, cream, butter, nutmeg and cheese. Mix.

9. To plate the dish start with a scoop of platain mash, then place your cooked chicken on top and spoon chimichurri sauce over the top. For presentation, garnish with plantain chips.

Serving Suggestion:
Glass of Chardonnay

Serves 4.

Chef Rufino Rengifo: "Churrasco de pollo over sweet plantain mash from Oriente at Cardozo."

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Oriente at Cardozo
1300 Ocean Drive
South Beach, Fl
(305) 695-1121
www.cardozohotel.com