Experience the comforting flavors of Hawaiʻi with Melveen Leed’s Chicken Poi Stew, a beloved local dish blending tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and the earthy richness of poi. Simmer onion, celery, and a touch of olive oil to create this traditional Hawaiian stew, then thicken it with poi for a smooth, savory texture that’s both unique and satisfying.
Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy island recipe captures the authentic taste of Hawaiian home cooking. Learn more about Melveen Leed and her contributions to Hawaiian culture.
For the full instructions, check out the detailed steps at Cooking Hawaiian Style – Chicken Poi Stew.
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Melveen Leed’s Chicken Poi Stew
Melveen Leed shares her family's recipe for Chicken poi stew, a hearty stew thickened with poi instead of flour and water. You can also watch her make this dish on Cooking Hawaiian Style on OC16.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 round onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 bag poi
- chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cut chicken into cubes.
- Slice green onion stems and celery thinly and set aside.
- Heat pan with oil, add chicken, celery and green onion stems.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add 4-5 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Add bouillon cube, salt and pepper to taste.
- Thicken with poi to your preference.
How To Serve:
- Serve with rice – we served it with Rex's fried rice!! Ono!
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1036mgPotassium: 501mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1358IUVitamin B1: 1mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 2mg
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