The smoked chicken steams in the banana leaves, keeping it ultra juicy. You can get banana leaves and plantains at Asian and Latin American supermarkets. They are usually found frozen in stores. Yield is 4 servings.
ingredients
Marinade
Chicken
Plantain
Assembly
directions
Combine the marinade ingredients in a food processor and blend into a smooth paste.
Put the chicken in a non-reactive bowl and rub the marinade all over.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, remove chicken from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick saucepan.
Sprinkle the plantain with sugar and fry until golden and softened, about 2 minutes per side.
Remove from the heat and set aside.
Heat a grill on medium-high heat.
Divide the chicken among the banana leaves
Top with the plantains and the coriander sprigs.
Tie the banana leaves with kitchen twine, or a banana leaf torn into strips.
Put the packages on the top shelf of the barbecue for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is hot.