RECIPES
BANANA LEAF PACKETS WITH
PINEAPPLE AND CHICKEN
Function: TOAST AND BAKE
Temperature: 350˚F (175˚C)
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Convection Fan: ON
Yield: 4 Packets
Banana leaves are found in the frozen
section of Asian grocery markets. This
exotic fragrant mix of ingredients is baked
inside banana leaf pouches. Parchment
paper or foil can be used to make pouches
if you cannot fi nd banana leaves.
1 Package Banana leaves, cut into 8
one-foot square pieces
2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut
into 1 inch size pieces
1 Red pepper cut into ½ inch cubes
1 Cup (250 ml) Fresh pineapple, cut into ½
inch cubes
For Marinade
6 oz Coconut milk
2 Tablespoons (30 ml) Fish sauce
2 Kaffi r lime leaves, cut into thin strands
1 Green chili (more or less as desired)
3 Garlic cloves, minced
2 Tablespoons (30 ml) Grated ginger
1 Teaspoon (5 ml) Low sodium soy sauce
1 Teaspoon (5 ml) Ground coriander
1 Lime, zested
½ Cup (125 ml) Fresh coriander, chopped
½ Cup (125 ml) Fresh basil, chopped
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Garnish
¼ Cup (60 ml) Unsweetened shredded
coconut, toasted
1 Lime, cut in four pieces
½ Cup (125 ml) Fresh coriander, chopped
½ Cup (125 ml) Fresh basil, chopped
For the Toasted Coconut
1.
In an even layer sprinkle unsweetened
shredded coconut on the bottom of the
Breville pizza pan.
2.
Set the wire rack in the bottom rack
height position. Turn the function dial until
the indicator on the LCD screen points to
the TOAST function. Select #2 darkness
setting and set the number of slices to
1. Press the START/CANCEL button to
activate.
3.
Once toasted, place in a bowl and set
aside.
For the Marinade
1.
Place ingredients for marinade in a
blender or food processor and blend for
7 seconds.
2.
Place the chicken, red pepper, and
pineapple inside a glass bowl and pour
marinade over the chicken and mix to
coat. Allow to sit for a few minutes or
refrigerate up to 8 hours.
Make the Pouches
1.
Place two one-foot square pieces of
banana leaf on top of each other on
a work surface. Spoon one quarter of
the chicken mixture onto the center of
the banana leaves. Fold sides over the
mixture; then fold the ends. Secure with
butcher's twine or a toothpick. Repeat
with remaining leaves until you have four
packets.
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