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Polynesian Chicken Fafa

SUBMITTED BY: IIJUAN12

"Stew made of chicken, rice, onion, garlic, coconut milk, and spinach. Topped with shredded coconut. I serve this with warm tortillas. It reminds me of a dish we ate in Fiji."
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1/3 cup shredded coconut

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook 2 minutes. Mix in the coconut milk, water, rice, and chicken, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken juices run clear.
  2. Stir the spinach into the skillet, and cook just until heated through. Sprinkle with coconut, and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2004 by MAGHACK
This recipe has many good attributes including quick prep/cook time and few but interesting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by BECK
When I was in Tahiti....this was in the buffet of a 5 star hotel. I asked the chefs how to... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Polynesian Chicken Fafa

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 595

  • Total Fat: 23.1g
  • Cholesterol: 66mg
  • Sodium: 146mg
  • Total Carbs: 66.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 31.6g

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