In a food processor, turn garlic, onion, candlenut, with 1-2 tbsp water into a fine paste. Dump mixture onto a pan. Add in the rest of the spices.
Skin and slice chayote into matchstick, soak them in water.
Saute paste and spices until fragrant, pour in 100 ml water and coconut milk
Add in chicken thighs, cook for 20 minutes, covered on medium heat
Take off cover, add in chayote, season, then cover again. Boil for another 20 minutes on low-medium heat
Ready to be served with compressed rice (lontong/ketupat), or regular warm rice