Green Papaya Chicken
Green Papaya Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb (675 g) skinless and boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) sambal oelek (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cups (500 ml) green papaya, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) orange juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fish sauce
- 2 cups (500 ml) baby spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok over high heat, brown the chicken with the sambal oelek in half the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, brown the onion and bell pepper in the remaining oil. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Return the chicken to the skillet and add the papaya, orange juice, and sauces. Bring to a boil and reduce the cooking liquid by half over medium heat. Remove from the heat and add the spinach and stir to combine. Adjust the seasoning.
- Serve over turmeric-flavoured rice.
Green Papaya Chicken