Autumn Chicken Stew
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
Description:
Inspired by a recipe from BBC Good Food magazine, this Autumn Chicken Stew boasts rich, earthy flavors reminiscent of African cuisine. A delightful blend of tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and aromatic spices, it’s a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. With a few adaptations such as swapping pumpkin for butternut squash and using fresh ginger instead of ground, this stew becomes a culinary adventure. Feel free to customize it further with your favorite spicy oils or seasonings.
Recipe Category: Stew
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Beans, Vegetable, Meat, African, Winter, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 500g | Pumpkin or Squash |
| 4 tbsp | Olive Oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 tbsp | Fresh Ginger |
| 1 tsp | Ground Ginger |
| 4 tsp | Ground Cinnamon |
| 2 | Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts |
| 2 cans | Chopped Tomatoes |
| 2 tbsp | Brown Sugar |
| 2 cans | Chickpeas |
| 1 bunch | Fresh Coriander |
| 3 tbsp | Cornstarch |
| 1/2 cup | Water |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 466.9
- Fat Content: 18.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 75.5mg
- Sodium Content: 449.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 44.8g
- Fiber Content: 8.4g
- Sugar Content: 10.8g
- Protein Content: 33.5g
Servings: 4
Recipe Instructions:
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Peel the pumpkin or squash, remove the seeds and any fibrous bits, and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
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In a large bowl, heat the olive oil and fry the onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
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Stir in the ground cinnamon and, if using ground ginger, add it in too. If using fresh ginger, it will be added later.
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Cook for a couple more minutes, then add in the chicken breasts. Fry until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
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Add the chopped tomatoes and brown sugar to the pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
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Add the chickpeas and pumpkin to the pan, ensuring they are evenly mixed with the other ingredients.
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Cover the pan and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender. If using fresh ginger, add it in about halfway through this process.
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If you prefer a thicker stew, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the stew and let it simmer for a couple of minutes to thicken.
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Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh coriander for a burst of flavor.
This Autumn Chicken Stew is best enjoyed hot, served with crusty bread or steamed rice to soak up the delicious sauce. It’s a wholesome and satisfying meal that will warm you from the inside out during the colder months.
