CHICKEN & COCONUT IN BANANA LEAVES
An American version of a tradional Papua New Guinean technique of wrapping parcels of food in banana leaves. Serve with beer or a crisp, white wine.
Provided by ElleFirebrand
Categories Poultry
Time 1h45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Whisk together soy sauce, barbecue sauce, ginger and coconut milk.
- Place chicken drumsticks, thighs, plantain, and sweet potato in a bowl and pour over the marinade. Marinate 30 minutes.
- 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 30 x 30 cm. 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 chicken 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 you are wrapping 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.
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Bharat Bohara
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Sourob Gaming
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken came out a little dry. I think I might have overcooked it.
Abumayeng
[email protected]I had some trouble finding banana leaves, but I was able to substitute them with parchment paper. The dish still turned out great.
Best Song
[email protected]This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still thought it was very good.
Aqsa SSamad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I still really enjoyed this dish. The banana leaves added a nice sweetness that balanced out the coconut flavor.
rahman karloo
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.
Macalin Xasan
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Tania rhaman
[email protected]I love the presentation of this dish. The banana leaves add a beautiful touch, and the chicken looks so inviting.
Michelle Swider
[email protected]The flavors in this dish are amazing! The coconut and banana leaves really complement each other, and the chicken is cooked to perfection.
Lola Smith
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the dish turned out great.
john cerello
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the coconut and banana leaves added a unique and tropical flavor. I will definitely be making this again.