Fried Plantain Sandwiches with Pulled Chicken and Pink Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

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Sweet fried plantain slices serve as buns for a savory pulled chicken filling, dressed with creamy Venezuelan pink sauce. This Latin American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ripe plantains, vegetable oil, chicken breast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large ripe plantains
1 cup, for frying vegetable oil
1 lb, cooked and shredded chicken breast
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 medium avocado sliced avocado
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Peel 2 large ripe plantains and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry plantain slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and caramelized. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to create the pink sauce.
Step 3: Toss 1 lb cooked shredded chicken with 1 tbsp lime juice and half of the pink sauce to coat evenly.
Step 4: Assemble sandwiches by layering two fried plantain slices as buns, adding a generous portion of the pulled chicken mixture, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and slices from 1 medium avocado.
Step 5: Drizzle remaining pink sauce over the filling, then cover with the second plantain slice. Serve immediately while plantains are warm and the cheese is slightly melted.