CHICKEN AND COCONUT IN BANANA LEAVES
This is based on a style of cooking that I experienced in Papua New Guinea, however I adapted it slightly to suit Western cooking methods. It basically involves making banana leaf parcels in which to bake the ingredients. Serve parcels on plates, bamboo mats, or more traditionally fresh green banana leaves. Enjoy with a very cold beer (preferably of Tropical origin) although a bottle of Chardonnay has a lot of appeal as well!
Provided by Craig Nanango
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together soy sauce, barbeque sauce, ginger, and coconut. Pour over chicken drumsticks, thighs, plantain, and sweet potato in a resealable plastic bag. Seal, and marinate 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Gently warm the whole banana leaf over a fire or gas burner until the leaf is pliable, but not burnt, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut the leaf into four large squares, measuring at least 12x12 inches. Carefully cut four long, thin strips from the rib of the leaf, these will be used as 'string' to tie the packets later.
- Place a piece of meat onto each banana leaf square, and evenly divide the vegetables on top. Pour in any remaining marinade, and fold the leaves around the chicken like a present. Securely tie with the rib strips, and place the packets onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. Check the packets occasionally to make sure they do not burn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.8 calories, Carbohydrate 73.9 g, Cholesterol 127.1 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 282.5 mg, Sugar 30.3 g
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Bikram Budhathoki
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend, and then I use it to make this dish during the week. It's a quick and easy meal that's always a hit.
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[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavors of the chicken and coconut. I'll definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is so flavorful and tender, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.
Yamuna Binadi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The chicken was so moist and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Loveth Oshinkoya
[email protected]This dish is a great way to introduce kids to new flavors. My kids loved the sweet and savory flavors of the chicken and coconut. They also loved the fun of unwrapping the banana leaves.
Felicia High tower
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this dish with tofu instead of chicken. It turned out great! The tofu was very flavorful and absorbed the sauce well.
Pulane Ntoahae
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion. I made it for my anniversary dinner, and it was a huge success. My husband loved it!
Demon Candy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but this dish was surprisingly good. The coconut flavor is very subtle, and it pairs well with the chicken and banana leaves.
Pady Lerma
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend, and then I use it to make this dish during the week. It's a quick and easy meal that's always a hit.
Raju Sheikh
[email protected]I love the way this dish looks when it's wrapped in banana leaves. It's so elegant and impressive. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time, which is perfect for busy weeknights.
Muhannad Aljanabi
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is so flavorful and tender, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md Rakib mondol
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was easy to follow. The dish turned out great, and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.
IMTIAZ AHMAD
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I added some vegetables to the dish, and I used a different type of coconut milk. It turned out great!
Harun Miya
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The chicken was a bit dry, and the sauce was too thin. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Brian Watzig
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked well, and the coconut-banana leaf combination was unique and interesting.
Kayle Hardy
[email protected]I've made this dish several times, and it's always a success. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nana Egyirba
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the banana leaves add a subtle sweetness to the dish.
Selim Amr
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but this dish changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Muna Omar
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my last dinner party! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the coconut-banana leaf combination was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.