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Preparation
1 hour
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Grilled chicken wrapped in pandan leaves is a popular grilled dish in Thailand alongside tom yum, pad Thai, or Thai hot pot. Today, let’s join the Into the Kitchen section of TasteVN to learn how to make this simple dish using an air fryer!
Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Wrapped in Pandan Leaves using an Air Fryer Serves 2
Chicken breast 500 gr Pandan leaves 1 bunch Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Ground pepper a little
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh chicken breast
- When buying chicken breast, press on the surface; if the breast returns to its original shape and feels soft to the touch, then it is fresh chicken breast.
- A piece of fresh chicken breast will have a bright pink color. If you see dark-colored meat, it has deteriorated and is no longer fresh.
- You should not buy chicken breast that has white streaks on the surface as it may have been treated with chemicals, which should be avoided.
What is pandan leaf? Where to buy pandan leaf?
- Pandan leaf is also known as screw pine leaf, fragrant pandan leaf. Pandan leaf is an herbaceous plant, mainly living in tropical climates and growing in clumps.
- This leaf is widely used in cuisine, especially in Southeast Asian countries, due to its ability to impart color and a fragrance reminiscent of sticky rice.
- Pandan leaves are very common, so you can buy them at markets or grocery stores.
Tools needed
Air fryer, cutting board, knife, plate, spoon.
How to make Grilled Chicken Wrapped in Pandan Leaves using an air fryer
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Prepare the ingredients
When you buy pandan leaves, wash each leaf thoroughly and let them drain. Rinse the chicken breast and cut it into bite-sized square pieces.
Then, marinate the chicken with 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, and a little pepper, then wrap tightly to let the meat absorb the spices for about 1 hour.
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Grilled Chicken
After marinating the meat, place it at one end of the pandan leaf, then roll the leaf up, using a toothpick to secure the chicken inside the pandan leaf.
Next, preheat the air fryer for 10 minutes before grilling. Then, arrange the meat in the air fryer, set the temperature to 185 degrees, and grill for 20 minutes.
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Finished Product
After 20 minutes, you have completed the delicious grilled chicken wrapped in pandan leaf. The chicken is golden brown, tender, and fragrant with the scent of pandan leaves. The dish will taste better when served hot and dipped with soy sauce mixed with a bit of sesame.
Product Information
- The article uses Philips HD9200/90 2.4-liter air fryer made of stainless steel with a non-stick coating, ensuring safe cooking and easy cleaning during use.
- With Rapid Air technology, the fryer circulates hot air continuously throughout the tray while frying. Good heat convection can quickly cook food, especially when cooking without the need for cooking oil or just a little oil.
- The fryer has an automatic shut-off feature when overheating, ensuring safety for users and reducing damage to the device during use.
- The design allows for easy disassembly of components such as the frying tray and basket. You can wash the fryer in the dishwasher, making cleaning simple and quick.
With just a few simple steps, you have completed the delicious and unique dish of grilled chicken rolled in pandan leaves using an air fryer. Be quick to save the recipe and try it out right away. Wishing you success.
