Chicken Halang Halang

Ingredients for Chicken Halang Halang

• 1 kg chicken legs and/or thighs
• 1 small green papaya, sliced
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, thinly sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 green chillies
• 1 handful chilli leaves
• 2 lemongrass stalks
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Sea salt or fish sauce
• Oil

How to cook Chicken Halang Halang

1. 1.Heat oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
2. 2.Add chicken and brown lightly on all sides.
3. 3.Add stock, lemongrass, green chillies, and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 15 minutes.
4. 4.Stir in coconut milk and papaya; cook 10 minutes, until the papaya is tender.
5. 5.Add chilli leaves and simmer 3 minutes. Season with salt or fish sauce and black pepper.