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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Genesis Ramirez
[email protected]This dish is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy chicken.
Md Ayat
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
javeed lashari
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this dish for my next dinner party.
Maryam Mohamad
[email protected]This dish looks amazing!
Seth Friedman
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Leaon Khan
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion.
Tari Francis
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves chicken and coconut!
Ranbir Mandal
[email protected]Overall, this dish was a bit disappointing.
Alfredo Fernandez
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry.
Raj Kumar Rawat
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think it would be better with less chili peppers.
Jachin Anderson
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were a lot of steps and ingredients involved. However, the end result was delicious, so it was worth the effort.
Haniel Natrebo
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices or herbs. However, the chicken was cooked perfectly and the coconut and banana leaves added a nice touch.
Prince Macus
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it! The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, and the coconut and banana leaves added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Ronald Tucker
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the coconut and banana leaves added a unique and delicious twist. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
Kayyum Khan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly delicious! The coconut and banana leaves really made all the difference. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to enjoy chicken.
vicki stolz
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the coconut and banana leaves added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Zac Nolan
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the coconut and banana leaves gave it a lovely aroma. I will definitely be making this again.
Branton Burudi
[email protected]This dish was an absolute delight! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the coconut and banana leaves added a unique and delicious twist. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy chicken.