Fafa (Polynesian Chicken)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs spinach, stems removed, chopped
• 2-3 tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon gingerroot
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• salt
• pepper
• 2-3 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 cups brown rice

Directions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Sauté the onion, garlic and ginger in the remaining oil till the onion is cooked through.

3. 3

   Add chicken pieces, stock, salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for about 20 minutes .

5. 5

   Add spinach and simmer another 15 minutes till chicken is tender.

6. 6

   Stir the cornstarch into 2-3 tablespoons of cold water and then stir into the simmering sauce to thicken lightly.

7. 7

   Stir in coconut cream to finish and serve over rice.