Easy Chicken Pastil (Pater)
Transform your leftover rotisserie chicken into a wholesome and easy Filipino Chicken Pastil, enriched with the vibrant flavors of turmeric, creating a delightful one-pan wonder that's both nutritious and bursting with flavor!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 403kcal
Equipment
- 1 skillet pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 cup Onion minced
- 1 whole Garlic peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoon Turmeric powder
- 2 pieces Dry Bay leaves
- 1 Breast of 1 whole rotisserie chicken shredded (You can also use boiled and shredded chicken) about 500 grams or 3 cups
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¾ cup Vinegar
- ½ cup water (optional)
- ½ cup Soy sauce
- ¼ cup Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- Banana leaves for wrapping optional
- Hard-boiled eggs for serving optional
Instructions
- In a pan, add oil and sauté the minced garlic and sliced onion until fragrant.½ cup olive oil, 1 cup Onion, 1 whole Garlic
- Add the turmeric powder and bay leaves to the pan and mix well with the garlic and onion.2 tablespoon Turmeric powder, 2 pieces Dry Bay leaves
- Add the shredded chicken, salt and pepper to the pan and mix.1 Breast of 1 whole rotisserie chicken, Salt and pepper to taste
- In a separate bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, water and sugar.¾ cup Vinegar, ½ cup Soy sauce, ¼ cup Oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon Sugar, ½ cup water
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the pan and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook the chicken mixture over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, until the vinegar is cooked and flavors have melded together. Cover the pan and resist the urge to mix it for the first 10 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove the pan from the heat.
- Serve on a bed of rice.Banana leaves for wrapping, Hard-boiled eggs for serving
Notes
- If you find the dish is drying out while simmering, you can add a little bit of water or chicken broth to create more sauce. Start with a tablespoon at a time and adjust to your desired consistency.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken after adding it to the sauce. Overcooked chicken can become dry and tough. But actually, this recipe can be forgiving. You can actually add more avocado oil and wait until the liquid evaporate. You'll end up with a delightfully crispy chicken pastil!
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 81.1g | Protein: 13.4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 1359mg | Fiber: 20.9g | Sugar: 20.7g | Calcium: 433mg | Iron: 34mg
