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Banana Leaf Steamed Chicken with Basil and Chilies

This simmered dish pairs boneless skinless chicken thigh, sliced with banana leaf, fresh basil leaves and thai chilies, sliced. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.

Dinner

Medium

Balanced High satiety Gluten free

Set your calorie target 650 kcal

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Estimated macros per portion

51 g Protein

67 g Carbohydrates

19 g Fat

3 g Fiber

Ingredients

650 kcal · 1 portion

Ingredient quantities automatically adjust to your calorie target.

216g boneless skinless chicken thigh, sliced 261 kcal
75g jasmine rice, uncooked 274 kcal
1g banana leaf (or parchment paper) 1 kcal
22g fresh basil leaves 8 kcal
22g scallions, sliced 8 kcal
6g garlic, minced 9 kcal
16g fish sauce 6 kcal
16g lime juice 5 kcal
9g neutral oil 80 kcal
3g thai chilies, sliced 1 kcal

Cooking instructions

banana leaf (or parchment paper)
Cut a large piece of banana leaf (or parchment) and lightly soften it over a low flame or by dipping in hot water so it bends without tearing.
boneless skinless chicken thighfresh basil leavesscallionsgarlicfish saucelime juiceneutral oilthai chilies
In a bowl, mix chicken thigh, basil, scallions, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, oil, and chilies until coated.
banana leaf (or parchment paper)
Place the mixture in the center of the leaf. Fold into a tight packet and tie with kitchen string or fold parchment to seal.
boneless skinless chicken thigh
Steam the packet over simmering water for 15 to 18 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked.
jasmine ricelime juice
Open carefully (hot steam). Serve with warm cooked rice, spooning the juices over the top.