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 ? cups of water
2 medium ripe plantains
2 medium tomatoes coarsely chopped
2 tbsp of lime juice

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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
4. Serve with white rice.