BoBo’s Red Chicken Stew
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Stew
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Weeknight, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Description:
BoBo’s Red Chicken Stew is a hearty dish originating from the Pavilion Restaurant in Edisto Beach, SC. Perfectly served over fluffy white rice, this stew combines tender chicken, savory bacon, and a rich, flavorful broth enhanced with Worcestershire sauce and ketchup, finished with a touch of butter. It’s a comforting meal ideal for weeknight dinners or any occasion when you crave a satisfying, homemade dish.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2556.3
- Fat Content: 156.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 61.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 1133.8mg
- Sodium Content: 7470.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 167.2g
- Fiber Content: 6.5g
- Sugar Content: 116.7g
- Protein Content: 131.2g
Recipe Yield: 2 quarts (approximately 8 servings)
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken
- 5 cups water
- Salt, to taste
- 4 slices bacon
- 3 onions, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- Black pepper, to taste
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup flour (for thickening)
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken: Place the whole chicken in a large stockpot, cover with 5 cups of water, season with salt to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is tender.
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Prepare the Broth: Drain the chicken, reserving the broth. Set chicken aside to cool.
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Prepare the Bacon and Onions: In a separate skillet, sauté the bacon until almost crispy. Add chopped onions and continue sautéing until onions are soft and translucent.
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Combine Ingredients: Add 3 cups of the reserved chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the skillet with bacon and onions. Bring to a boil.
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Thicken the Stew: In a small bowl, mix flour with enough water to form a smooth paste. Gradually add this mixture to the boiling broth, stirring constantly until the stew thickens.
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Final Touch: Stir in butter just before serving to enrich the flavor and texture of the stew.
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Serve: Serve BoBo’s Red Chicken Stew hot over fluffy white rice, garnished with sliced hard-boiled eggs. Accompany with a fresh salad and hushpuppies for a complete meal experience.
This recipe captures the essence of Southern comfort food with its robust flavors and simple preparation, making it a favorite for family dinners or gatherings where delicious, homemade dishes are celebrated.
