DINNER IN 65 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Season the chicken and brown it in the oil in a large pot, in batches. Lift it out.
DINNER IN 65 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
CHICKEN · DINNER
Chicken Stew
One-pot South African chicken stew with potatoes, carrots and a thick tomato-onion gravy. Serves 4 to 6.
Total time65 min
YieldServes 5
DietNo specific diet
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DifficultyEasy
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Step 2
Fry the onion in the same pot for five minutes. Add the garlic, paprika and herbs and cook for one minute.
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Step 3
Return the chicken with the tomatoes and stock. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Step 4
Add the potatoes and carrots and simmer for 25 minutes more, until the vegetables are soft and the chicken is cooked through.
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Step 5
Stir in the cornflour mix and simmer for two minutes until the gravy thickens. Season and serve.
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Cooking notes
Chicken on the bone must be cooked through: the juices run clear, and a thermometer at the thickest part near the bone reads 75°C.
Thighs and drumsticks stay juicier than breast in a stew.
Add a handful of green beans with the potatoes for more vegetables.
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Pap, rice, dumplings or fresh bread.
Yes, but add them for only the last 20 minutes so they do not dry out.
Yes. Brown the chicken and onions first, then cook on low for six hours.
About this recipe
Chicken stew is everyday comfort food across South Africa: chicken pieces, potatoes and carrots in a tomato and onion gravy, made in one pot and served with pap or rice.
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