Chicken Fa Fa Recipe

Name: Chicken Fa Fa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs spinach (taro, stems removed, chopped, If using frozen spinach, thaw first. Then squeeze dry before adding to); 2 -3 tablespoons oil; 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts if you like. Cut into cubes before sauteing.); 2 onions, chopped finely; 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and minced; 1 1/2 cups stock or 1 1/2 cups water; salt & pepper, -to taste; 2 -3 teaspoons cornstarch or 2 -3 teaspoons arrowroot; 1 cup coconut cream (Coconut cream is the thick coconut milk that rises to the top of a can of coconut milk)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs spinach (taro, stems removed, chopped, If using frozen spinach, thaw first. Then squeeze dry before adding to)
2 -3 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts if you like. Cut into cubes before sauteing.)
2 onions, chopped finely
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and minced
1 1/2 cups stock or 1 1/2 cups water
salt & pepper, -to taste
2 -3 teaspoons cornstarch or 2 -3 teaspoons arrowroot
1 cup coconut cream (Coconut cream is the thick coconut milk that rises to the top of a can of coconut milk)

1
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.
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.
3
Saute the onion, garlic and ginger in the remaining oil till the onion is translucent.
4
Add back the chicken pieces, stock or water, salt and pepper.
5
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for about 20 minutes.
6
Add the taro leaves or spinach and simmer another 15 minutes till chicken is tender.
7
Stir the cornstarch or arrowroot into 2-3 tablespoons of cold water and then stir into the simmering sauce to thicken lightly.
8
Stir in coconut cream to finish and serve over rice.
9
(My tip-I love this with yams or sweet potatoes too!).

1298

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs spinach (taro, stems removed, chopped, If using frozen spinach, thaw first. Then squeeze dry before adding to), 2 -3 tablespoons oil, 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts if you like. Cut into cubes before sauteing.), 2 onions, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fa Fa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Fa Fa

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