CHICKEN AND CHAYOTE SOUP

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This recipe is based on a Filipino recipe called chicken Tinola or chicken and papaya. The chayote is firmer than papaya and has a mild taste. chayote is also called pipinella.

Provided by Amy in Hawaii

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -3 lb stewing chicken
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and crushed
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 chayotes

Steps:

  • Cut up chicken into serving size pieces.
  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Brown chicken, ginger and garlic. Be careful not to burn garlic.
  • Add broth, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover; simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Peel chayote and remove seed. Cut chayote into one inch cubes. Add chayote to pot and cook until chayote is fork tender. (10-15 minutes).
  • Serve over hot rice in a bowl. Makes six servings.
  • Fish sauce can be substituted for salt or 2 green papayas can be substituted for chayote.

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