Plantain

In this episode of Last-Minute Meals with Paola, pastry chef Paola Velez shares her recipe for Plantain Chicken Strips with Yuca Fries, ...

Make sure to firmly press the chicken into the crumbs so the coating adheres. Then, remove them from the brine, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate, and pat them dry. Add some kosher salt to the water and let the yuca sit for another two or three minutes. Now would also be a good time to quickly whisk together the mayo ketchup — cover it and keep it refrigerated until you're ready to serve. To kick things off, Velez demonstrates how to cut and peel the yuca. In this episode of Last-Minute Meals with Paola, Paola Velez takes an extra crunchy route, using a combination of panko and ground plantain chips, which team up with a buttermilk brine and seasoned flour mixture to create the ultimate tender coating.