Chili lime crispy plantain crusted chicken is the Caribbean take on "breaded chicken". Gluten-free, paleo, and Whole 30 approved, you'll have a healthy flavorful dinner recipe for everyone to enjoy!
After I made that cassava crusted chicken, how could I possibly leave out plantain crusted chicken? I couldn't! I'm pretty sure it was the week after that I loaded up on plantain chips and make this recipe! With such delicious results from the cassava chips, I had no doubt this would be a winner, winner, chicken dinner as well!
Since I lump yucca (cassava), plantains, and potatoes into the same starch/carb family, when I think of one, I think of the others. I mean, my starch/carb component to dinner is usually one of those 3. They satisfy me and I just love them...a lot! For the most part, most of my dinners are paleo; I "grain it out" earlier in the day, like at breakfast! By the end of the day, all I'm craving is one of those grain-free goodies!
So isn't life just even better when we can have one of these 3 food-gods TWICE in one meal? Yes! Plantain crusted chicken + plantains? Can I even handle it? Haha, just give me a bowl of ketchup and I'm in heaven! However, you're using store-bought crunchy plantain chips for the crust and then (if you want) a whole fresh plantain for the baked fries. So you can pretend they're two different things if you scared you're going to be overdosing on plantains 😉
And let's celebrate the glory of the plantain by bringing in all the flavors from it's home region of the Caribbean! Bring on the chili and lime! Spicy, zesty, buttery plantains all baked to perfection on a humble chicken breast. So good and no slow cooker required 😉
Chili Lime Plantain Crusted Chicken
Chili Lime Plantain Crusted Chicken
Chili lime crispy plantain crusted chicken is the Caribbean take on "breaded chicken". Gluten-free, paleo, and Whole 30 approved, you'll have a healthy flavorful dinner recipe for everyone to enjoy!
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main, Chicken
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
- 4 Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 3 Cups Plantain Chips (crusted in bag)
- 2 TB Chili Paste
- 2 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- 2 TB Lime Juice
- Zest of 1 Lime
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Crush the plantain chips in a plastic bag, pour out onto a plate and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chili paste, spices, and lime. Mix together.
- Take each chicken breast and coat in the chili mixture, then roll in the crushed plantain chips. Repeat for each breast and set in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the leftover crushed plantain chips over the top of the chicken in the baking dish and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
- Serve with a squirt of lime juice over top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
There you go! An easy, crunchy, delicious, plantain crusted chicken dinner! I do urge you to serve it up with a side of baked (or grilled) plantain chips! But if you're feeling yucca or sweet potato, that's okay too, I know it's a hard decision 😉 Next time I guess I need to combine all three in one dish!
So tell me:
+ Plantains, yucca, or potato? (I know it's unfair...I can't pick either!)
+ How many of your meals end up being grain-free (intentionally or not)? Just dinner! (Unless it's not)
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Sandy Sandmeyer
What a cool combination of flavors. I imagine your chicken tastes delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's one of my favorites!
Bonnie V
These look really good. I love sweet flavors with chicken.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
These aren't sweet?
Twochicksandamom/Donna
This recipe looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
Love all of the crunchy goodness!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me too!
CJ Huang | Morsels of Life
We like plantains around here too! I bet using plantain chips adds such a wonderful crunch and flavor to your chicken. Loving the chili lime flavor combo too. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You bet it does!
Glenda Cates
This would be something we haven't ever tried and I think my
husband would enjoy it but I would have to make sure it isn't
hot before I ate it as I can't have things that are hot. And I
am not sure Charlie would try it but I could at least ask him.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's definitely not "spicy"!
Farrah
I love plantains, and this is such an awesome idea I bet it has the best "crunch" ever! 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Heck yes it does!
Nikki
Okay it's confession time, the only time I've ever had plantains is in a kashi meal from the frozen section in the grocery store. And I absolutely loved that meal, still do. And I'm not sure... I know I've never had cassava. But I love potatoes. You have got me wanting to make this chili -lime chicken, it looks so crispy and tasty. Once again I think you're going to get me to branch out and try something new. Yeehaw!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
One I know this will be your new favorite thing!
Corina
IT looks gorgeously crunchy! I haven't had plantain chips before but I'd love to try them and this would be a great way.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
If you like the crunch and the gloriouness of plantain flavor, this will be a winner!
Beverly
I love plantains but have not put them on my chicken. This sounds great.
Bev
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you do now!
ARTantana
That's such a lovely idea. I could never imagine covering with plantain chips...a must try for me 🙂
Have a great week ahead!
Shantana
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You'll love the super crunchiness and deliciousness!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
I am definitely not scared of overdosing on plantains! And I love plantain chips -- they're so perfectly salty and addictive! -- so I know this would be right up my alley. And more plantains on the side?! Yup, I'm totally in 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes they are! And they say everything in moderation...no way! Plantains need no moderation!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
Ha 'grain it out' at breakfast. That's usually when I do too (if I'm not feeling eggs that day). I LOVE plantain chips (like obsessed I go through a bag in one sitting). This is so clever. Crunchy outside and tender inside. Thumbs up!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Breakfast is made for carby grains <3 SWEET carby grains 😉
Mmm yea. Plantain chips are so addicting <3
Katherines Corner
I love this wonderful crunchy goodness!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It rocks!
Ilka
This is such a great gluten-free crust. Love plantain chips, so I bet this tastes great. Pinned and stumbled:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's one tasty combo!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
What a cool idea! I best the texture contrast is amazing. I'd be dunking this in salsa too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Heck yea! Perfect for salsa!
mainy - myrealfairy
This looks real good. I'm gonna have to give it a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you do! Thank you!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen
This sounds so flavorful! Love the idea of coating chicken in plantain chips!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! The perfect crunch!
Kristy @ Southern In Law
This is such a clever idea! I bet it's super crunchy on the outside too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well yea, haha!
Kris | iheartwellness.com
I mean.....girl....this looks fierce!
I love crunchy, crusted chicken! I've ever bought a plantain before, but heck, why not?!
xxoo
Kris
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, it tastes FIERCE 😉
Plantains are my life!!! Kitchen is never without the "non-banana" 😉
xo
Sara Skillington
Definitely plantain! Love this idea for a coating! Crunchy sounds perfect 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! Plantains will always be near and dear!
Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah
Such a creative topping! We have chicken all the time, and I'm always looking for new ways to spice it up - this will be fun to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me too! It's so fun to play around with new recipes!
jules
Such a smart idea in place of potato chips or crackers. I love plantain chips - I actually make Tostones about once a week and my son LOVES them. Such a great kitchen ingredient. Thanks for another wonderful recipe!
~Jules
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Plantains (not the chips so much) but the real deal are a STAPLE!
Amanda
Love plantain chips and almost always have some on hand. Can't wait to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect way to use them in a new dish!
Hayleigh Budgetfoodmummy
Wow delicious! I've had crusted chicken breast before but never with plantain, what a great idea 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Now it's time to try it this way!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
I need to look for those plantain chips, I've not heard of them before. Very interested in those. Might get them in my local health food store, but not sure. I'm really glad you provide links in your recipes Rebecca so I know what I'm looking for, or if I can get the ingredients on Amazon for instance. Thanks.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes 😉 Neil, you are one of the only people I think realizes that! Hahaha!
Sabrina
I've never used that as a crust before! This sounds like such an interesting coating!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's the perfect healthy crunch!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness
I usually don't have crusted chicken bc it is never crusted w anything healthy. But this is something you can feel good about eating.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
When you come to this food blog, you will always find healthy solution to that problem 😉
Lauren
How fun is this recipe?! Who doesn't love chicken tenders!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Grown-up chicken tenders 😉
Kari
This looks so delicious & wonderfully healthy!
Kari
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Kari!
Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple
LOVE plantains!! This is such a great idea to use them as breadcrumbs!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes!!! Thanks Liz 🙂
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
I am obsessed with the plantain chips from TJs so I know how awesome this would taste! Plus it's got some great crunch factor!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes!!!! I've had their chips as well! They are so good 🙂
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
This sounds so good! Love all of the crunchy texture.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Emily! Super crunch!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
Nope, can't pick either! This is a must try for me. my family would love it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I KNOW it's a must for you 😉 I was thinking about you while writing this up!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
Genius with the plantain chips! I need to try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
For sure!
Angie | Big Bears Wife
Looks like I need to get out and find me some plantain chips! This plantain crusted chicken would be a hit at our house!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes you do!!! It really is a crowd pleaser!
Jennifer
What a clever way to add a crispy crust with plantains! I will have to try it soon.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Thanks Jen!
Olena @ candiesandcrunches
I've never cooked with a plantain! I've got to try it out now. No excuses haha!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well plantain chips are cheating, but get yourself a real plantain and bake some fries!
Citra Kale @Citra's HOme Diary
You always success make something simple to be come yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Simple is sometimes the best!
Amberjane
Sounds great Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan
What a fantastic adaptation of breaded chicken Rebecca! That chicken crusted with chili paste and cruched plantain must be absolutely delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Anything with plantains is delish!
Susie @ SuzLyfe
This is totally something I would do! And I love all the flavors!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Then you must make it!
Nadia
What a fantastic idea using plantain chips to coat! Love it! I need to try it with baked tofu, bet it would taste amazing 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I can never get enough plantains!