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Chicken and Greens in Coconut Milk
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Recipe by Elmotoo

Typical dish in Papua New Guinea. Submitted for ZWT7.

READY IN: 55mins
SERVES: 4-6
UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition
  • 2 1⁄2
    lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • 2
    tablespoons oil
  • 2
    garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1
    inch piece ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 1⁄2
    cups coconut milk
  • 1 1⁄2
    lbs greens (spinach, bok choy, watercress, etc.)
  • 1
    medium size squash (such as butternut)
  • salt & pepper

DIRECTIONS

  • Remove the skin from the chicken and lightly brown in the oil with 1 clove of the garlic.
  • Add 1/2 cup or so of the coconut milk, the ginger, and the remaining garlic. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Skin and cut the squash into cubes. Add to chicken. Simmer for about 15 more minutes.
  • Add the greens and let simmer for about 5-10 more minutes, depending on which green you use.
  • Season to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Serve over rice.

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