* 1 cup of chopped okra, fresh or defrosted
* 1 whole chicken cut into 8 pieces (about 3 pounds)
* 2 tbsp of adobe seasoning or a mixture of the following:
* salt or MSG, black pepper, paprika, cumin, coriander
* vegetable oil
* 1 large onion chopped
* 4 cloves of garlic minced
* 1 green bell pepper, chopped
* 1 ½ cups of water
* 2 medium ripe plantains
* 2 medium tomatoes coarsely chopped
* 2 tbsp of lime juice

Season chicken with adobe or the alternative. In a heavy cast iron skillet brown the chicken pieces in hot oil on all sides. Remove the chicken to a plate. In the remaining oil, stir fry the onion, garlic and bell pepper for about 2 or 3 minutes.

Cut the okra in 1 inch size pieces. Cut away the tips and caps if desired. Peel the plantain and cut into 1 inch pieces.

Place the chicken in a deep stewing pot. Add the water and all the other ingredients. Cover and simmer until the chicken is very tender, about 15 minutes

Serve with white rice.