Polynesian Chicken Fafa Recipes

CHICKEN FA FA

Steps:

• If using taro leaves, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the taro leaves, reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Drain and squeeze dry. If using spinach, skip this step and proceed to Step 2.
• Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large pot. Brown the chicken on all sides in the hot oil. Remove to a plate.
• Sauté the onion, garlic and ginger in the remaining oil till the onion is translucent.
• Add back the chicken pieces, stock or water, salt and pepper.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for about 20 minutes.
• Add the taro leaves or spinach and simmer another 15 minutes till chicken is tender.
• Stir the cornstarch or arrowroot into 2-3 tablespoons of cold water and then stir into the simmering sauce to thicken lightly.
• Stir in coconut cream to finish and serve over rice.
• (My tip-I love this with yams or sweet potatoes too!).

CHICKEN FAFA

Steps:

• Heat 1 T butter in a skillet, add onions and sauté until golden brown. Set onions in a bowl aside.
• In the skillet melt the remaining 1 1/2 T butter and place the chicken in the skillet and brown evenly.
• Add the onions and continue to cook until the chicken is no longer pink, 15-20 minutes (depending on thickness). Then add the garlic and spinach, cover and simmer for 5 more minutes.
• Before serving pour the coconut milk over the chicken and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve over hot cooked rice.