Escabeche de Guineos (Chicken Gizzards and Plantains)

Ingredients

• •5 pounds green bananas (plantains)
• •2 pounds chicken gizzards
• •2 large spanish onions
• •1 head of garlic
• •1/2 pound black olives
• •1/2 cup virgin olive oil
• •salt (to taste)
• •pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. 1Boil the bananas in salt water until cooked, about 20 minutes. Boil the chicken gizzards in salt water, add 1 envelope of regular sazon, onion powder, and garlic powder (1 spoon of each), until chicken is very tender, about 2 hours.
2. 2Drain the chicken gizzards and cut into small pieces. Cut onions into thin slices. Take garlic and puree in food chopper or blender add olive oil, salt and pepper to taste (you may add 1 envelope of plain sazon).
3. 3Cut bananas into 1/2 inch pieces (straight circles). Add bananas, chicken gizzards, garlic, olives, onions and olive oil, mix well. Place in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes at 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove and serve warm, this dish can be served with rice, meat, pasteles or alone.