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Chicken Pastil Recipe

Saif Al Deen Odeh
A Filipino Muslim rice dish called Chicken Pastil which is topped with seasoned shredded chickens.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Poultry and Chicken Recipes
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 6
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams of chicken breast
  • 2 chopped medium onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 4 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon of turmeric
  • ½ cup of vegetable oil
  • Salt and Black Pepper for Taste
  • Cooked White Rice

Instructions
 

  • For Boiling and shredding the chicken
  • Pour water and chicken breast into a large pot.
  • Let it boil for 15 minutes or till it is cooked and soft
  • Drain the water and transfer the chicken to the plate.
  • Once it cools down, shred the chicken breast into smaller pieces using your hand or fork, Set aside.
  • Cooking the Shredded Chicken (Kagikit)
  • In medium heat, add vegetable oil to the pan.
  • Once hot, add chopped garlic followed by onion. Stir till it turns translucent.
  • Add the shredded chicken and continue stirring.
  • Add soy sauce, turmeric, and black pepper. Mix to combine
  • Add salt for taste if necessary.
  • Serving the Pastil
  • On a plate or banana leaf, add cooked white rice. Use the spoon and your cleaned hand to make it into a rectangular shape.
  • At the top of the rice, add the shredded chicken kagikit.
  • Serve with sliced cucumbers, boiled egg, or palapa (if you have one). Enjoy.

Notes

  • I am not using Banana leaf in this recipe unless if I bring it with me at work.
  • You can use short grain or medium grain rice in this recipe.
  • To add spiciness, use green or red chilies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 694mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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