Grilled Mofongo-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Mojo Sauce
Juicy grilled chicken breasts stuffed with classic Puerto Rican mofongo made from fried plantains and garlic, served with a zesty garlic mojo drizzle. This caribbean-inspired chicken ready in about 50 minutes pairs chicken breasts, green plantains, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts
- 2 medium green plantains
- 6 cloves garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and cut 2 medium green plantains into 1-inch chunks. Fry in 2 cups hot vegetable oil at 350°F for about 5 minutes until golden but not fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 2: In a mortar and pestle or food processor, mash the fried plantains with 6 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons lime juice until a chunky paste forms. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and 1/4 cup chicken broth to loosen the mofongo mixture.
- Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Slice a pocket into each of the 4 boneless chicken breasts.
- Step 4: Stuff each chicken breast pocket with 1/2 cup of the mofongo mixture, securing with toothpicks if needed. Brush the outside of chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper each.
- Step 5: Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from grill and tent with foil for 5 minutes.
- Step 6: For garlic mojo sauce, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons lime juice in a small pan. Warm over low heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn garlic.
- Step 7: Slice chicken breasts and drizzle with warm garlic mojo sauce before serving alongside a crisp salad or rice.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Grilled Mofongo-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Mojo Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (30 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Grilled Mofongo-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Mojo Sauce?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breasts from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Mofongo-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Mojo Sauce?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Grilled Mofongo-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Mojo Sauce for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Grilled Mofongo-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Mojo Sauce?
Caribbean chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Grilled mofongo-stuffed chicken? Yes! The garlic mojo sauce cut through the richness perfectly. Served with plantains, it was a restaurant-worthy meal at home.
- ★★★★★
The mofongo stuffing was a perfect blend of flavor and texture, and the garlic mojo sauce made it feel like a true Caribbean feast. My family asked for seconds!
- ★★★★★
This recipe transformed my weeknight dinner into something special. The chicken stayed juicy, and the mofongo stuffing was a revelation—I'll make it weekly!
