High Protein Chicken Pastil
Elevate your meal prep with this *High Protein Chicken Pastil*, a wholesome twist on the traditional Filipino comfort food. Packed with tender chicken breast, protein-rich quinoa cooked in creamy coconut milk, and succulent shrimp, this delicious recipe is a nutrient powerhouse. The fragrant banana leaf wrapping infuses a subtle, earthy aroma, while the savory soy sauce and aromatic garlic lend a burst of umami flavor. Topped with fried eggs and a sprinkle of fresh scallions, every bite is a perfect balance of hearty and fresh. This recipe is not only a high-protein option but also a flavorful, satisfying dish that’s easy to make in just under an hour. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep for the week, this healthier pastil variation will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 200 grams quinoa
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams cooked shrimp
- 1 large banana leaf
- 4 pieces fried eggs
- 2 tablespoons scallions
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then cook according to package instructions using coconut milk instead of water.
While the quinoa is cooking, finely chop the onion and garlic.
Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Cut the chicken breast into small, thin strips and add to the pan. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
Add the soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and cooked shrimp to the pan. Stir well to combine and cook for another 5 minutes.
Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir it into the chicken mixture. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to merge.
Carefully pass the banana leaf over open flame to make it pliable. Cut the leaf into 4 pieces for wrapping.
Place a portion of the chicken and quinoa mixture onto each piece of banana leaf and top with a fried egg.
Garnish with chopped scallions, then wrap the leaf around the mixture, folding in the sides to secure the filling.
Serve the wrapped pastil hot, unwrapping the banana leaf before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
507 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.1 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 341 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.2 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 694 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
