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Chicken Stew

Chicken Stew

Name: Chicken Stew
Total time: 44 s
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Coconut Oil; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Corn; 6 pieces Cloves; 1 pinch Salt; 1.5 cups Coconut Milk; 2 pieces Cinnamon Sticks; 300 g Chicken Curry Cut; 0.25 cups Peeled Green Peas; 1 unit Curry Leaves; 1 unit Ginger; 3 units Green Chillies; 1 cup Water; 1 unit Onion

Time30 Min

DifficultyEasy

Serves3

Though some may know it as an American dish, chicken stew is a beloved dish that is made by people from all over the world. The dishes we know as stews are so old that you are sure to find some variant of the recipe in the oldest cookbook that you can get your hands on. On rainy or cold winter days, chicken stew is the best go-to dish to keep everyone happy and healthy. It is a hearty dish that w ... ill leave you with a warm feeling. There is hardly a chicken lover of any age who will ever turn down a bowl of delicious chicken stew. This is why it is handy to have a good chicken stew recipe in hand. Chicken stew is one of the easiest chicken recipes to make. The dish is often made with vegetables that are stewed alongside the chicken. Some prefer fewer vegetables and more chicken. Those who are experienced cooks can come up with their own recipe for chicken stew that suits their taste buds, but beginners in cooking can also find that it is easy to learn how to tailor the recipe so that it tastes just right. Chicken stew ingredients differ as different regions have their own regional way of making this delicious dish, but it can generally be made with almost any vegetable and your favourite herbs and spices. Serve it with rice, quinoa, roti or bread and you have yourself a bowl full of happiness. Chicken stew is something you can have on your good days, but, unlike many other dishes, it also makes for a wonderful meal for those who are feeling under the weather. Chicken is said to be one of the best ingredients to boost your immune system. This is why many people are often advised to have either chicken soup or chicken stew when they are sick.

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Coconut Oil

2 teaspoons

Black Pepper Corn

1 teaspoon

Cloves

6 pieces

Salt

1 pinch

Cinnamon Sticks

2 pieces

Poultry

Chicken Curry Cut

300 g

Fruits & Vegetables

Peeled Green Peas

0.25 cups

Curry Leaves

1 unit

Ginger

1 unit

Onion

1 unit

Other

Coconut Milk

1.5 cups

Green Chillies

3 units

Water

1 cup

Directions

Clean The Chicken Thoroughly. Drain It And Keep It A Side .

Heat Oil In A Saucepan, Add Crushed Black Pepper, Cinnamon Sticks And Cloves. Saute.

Add Sliced Onion And Saute Until Onion Gets Soft And Turn Translucent. (Do Not Burn ) Add Salt

Add Carrot, Green Peas And Saute For A Min. Add Chicken And Mix Well.

Add 3/4 Of Coconut Milk And 1 Cup Of Water. Add Crushed Ginger, Curry Leaves And Green Chilli. Let It Simmer On Medium Flame. As The Gravy Starts To Reduce And The Chickn Is Cooked. Add The Remaining Coconut Milk And Cook For Another 10 Min.

Add Some Crushed Black Pepper On Top To Finish It. Turn Off The Flame, Check The Seasoning. Serve Hot.

Interesting Facts

● Tribes in the deepest jungles and forests have been known for boiling meat and vegetables together and adding their own blends of herbs for flavouring. This is essentially how to make a stew. ● An "Irish Stew" is mentioned in Byron's 1814 publication "Devil's Drive" and is one of the first references found of a “stew” that is mentioned in written literature. Learn how to make a healthy chicken stew at home and you are set for any occasion at any time of the year. Whether you are sitting down with the family for a family meal in winter or making it for a loved one who is sick, you can never go wrong with a good chicken stew recipe.

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We hope you had fun making it! Enjoy the meal.

What is Chicken Stew and how is it different from Soup?

The chicken Ishtu and the soup are considered soul food or comfort food. As both appear similar in terms of their character, it is difficult to differentiate one from the other. Additionally like the soup, there are many versions of the chicken stew recipe which only adds to the confusion. Here are some of the differences between chicken stew and soup. The chicken stew and the soup are cooked in a liquid or a broth while the soup is more liquidy, the stew is more hearty and contains more solids. The stew has lots of meat and/or veggies which are cut into large chunks, simmered for a long time in low heat using a liquid. Due to the long period of cooking, the contents are more gravy-like and have solid ingredients in them. A soup has a lot of water or stock and is usually served as an appetizer whereas the stew is cooked in a liquid like wine or beer which gives that added punch. Additionally, a chicken stew recipe may call for adding a thickening agent to give it the gravy end result. The chicken soup can be had on its own as a meal but it can also be served with noodles, rice, or even mashed potatoes. The chicken stew with rice is the most common way of consumption in Indian homes. The Chicken stew recipe Indian or other versions take longer to cook whereas depending on the soup recipe it can be prepared in about 15 to 20 minutes.

What are the Health Benefits of Eating Chicken Stew?

The chicken stew Indian is a popular food all over the world. Chicken stew with coconut milk is extremely popular in Southern India and called the Chicken Ishtu in Kerala. This stew is such that every household has a chicken stew recipe cooked in various ways. It is popular not just because it is comfort food but also because it is nutritious. The amazing benefit of this is because of the main ingredient, the chicken. 1. Keeps the bone healthy: Chicken is rich in protein and several minerals like calcium and phosphorus. This helps in keeping the bone strong and healthy. It is also useful in reducing symptoms of bone conditions like arthritis as it contains selenium. 2. Builds muscles: Chicken is the best source of protein and is a meat that has less fat. Due to the presence of protein, consuming it can help in building muscles and also to bulk up. 3. Improves immunity: The chicken stew is a great remedy for respiratory infections like the cold and flu. It aids in clearing the congestion and also inhibits neutrophils which cause inflammation and also boosts immunity. 4. Good for the heart: Chicken has a high amount of Vitamin B6 which helps in lowering homocysteine. Reducing its levels means there are fewer chances of a heart attack. Another reason the chicken stew recipe is popular is that it has niacin which reduces LDL and boosts cardiovascular health. 5. Reduces stress: The chicken stew has a calming effect as it has nutrients like Vitamin B5 and tryptophan which reduces stress. Also, the taste is such that it induces a feeling of goodness in the body and the mind. 6. Boosts testosterone levels: It is rich in zinc and thus increases sperm production and optimizes testosterone levels. 7. Decreases symptoms of PMS: Magnesium in chicken helps in regulating the mood swings that women have during periods.

How to buy the best Chicken for Chicken Stew?

The chicken is the heart and soul of this recipe and hence it becomes imperative to use the best to make a healthy chicken stew. Here are some tips to buy chicken: The fat in the chicken package should be yellow and not gray. Also, the package should be free of any leaks and should be wrapped well. Do not buy enhanced chicken as it means sodium solution is present in it. Check the label for the word ‘enhanced’ in the ingredients section and avoid buying them, Also the poultry should be in plain water and not in any other solution. Check if the meat is firm to touch and that there are no tears in the package. It should not have any odour and should feel cold when touched. Check the use-by date on the package before buying and freeze it after purchase. If you are freezing for a longer time wrap it in a freezer bag or a heavy-duty foil. Do not thaw the frozen chicken at room temperature and also defrost it in your fridge to prevent bacteria from developing.

Tips to make the best Chicken Stew

If you are looking to get the benefits of this stew and wondering how to make chicken stew. The recipe is simple and loaded with vegetable and tender chicken which is simmered to make a tasty chicken curry stew. Here are some tips to make it perfect. Use thighs rather than chicken breasts as it holds better when simmered for a long time. If you prefer breasts that work too but do not add it in the beginning, brown the chunks and then add in the last 15 minutes. While browning the chicken use a high flame to get the right flavour and caramelization. There is no need to cook it through. If you are adding vegetables, choose ones that can retain their shape or cut them into large pieces as you don’t want them to get too soft during the long-simmering. If you want to thicken the stew, adding sweet potatoes is a good option. Depending on whether you plan to freeze the stew or not add either cornstarch or flour as the thickening agent. While cornstarch does not form lumps, flour is better if you want to freeze it for later use. The chicken stew recipe is a mildly spiced dish but if you want to add more flavour you can use hot sauces or other spices.

Other Chicken recipes to try

Rosemary chicken, Chicken biryani, Chipotle baked chicken, Chicken keema, Chicken soup, Bone broth