CHICKEN FAFA

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This is a version of a Tahitian dish, since Taro is hard to come by in the U.S. I substitute it with spinach leaves. This is also a mild dish. Serve this dish with rice, I prefer sticky rice, but any other kind works well. For different flavors try jasmine rice.

Provided by Kianya

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 T and 1 1/2 T
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup coconut milk
6 -8 ounces fresh spinach (taro)
salt
pepper

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.

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