Braised Chicken With Green Papaya And Ginger

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
• 1 medium Green papaya, peeled and wedged
• 3 tbsp Fresh ginger, sliced into matchsticks
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp Fish sauce (Patis)
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Spinach or Chili leaves(optional)
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Sauté the ginger, garlic, and onions until the ginger is fragrant and the onions are translucent.

3. 3

   Add the chicken pieces to the pot and sear until the skin is lightly browned on all sides.

4. 4

   Pour in the fish sauce and stir for 2 minutes to allow the flavor to penetrate the meat.

5. 5

   Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the green papaya wedges and continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the papaya is tender.

7. 7

   Stir in the spinach or chili leaves and season with black pepper, letting the greens wilt in the residual heat.

8. 8

   Serve hot in deep bowls with steamed white rice.