Cajun Chicken Stew Recipe

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Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot (preferably cast-iron) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt.
Brown chicken in 4 batches, turning, about 5 minutes per batch, transferring as browned to a large bowl.
Add enough of remaining oil to pot to total 1/4 cup fat, then stir in flour with a flat metal or wooden spatula and cook over moderately low heat, scraping back and forth constantly (not stirring), until roux is the color of milk chocolate, 10 to 20 minutes.
Add onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook, scraping back and forth occasionally, until onion is softened, about 8 minutes.
Add water to roux mixture and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until roux is incorporated. (Roux will appear curdled initially, but will come together as it reaches a boil.)
Add chicken and any juices accumulated in bowl, then simmer, partially covered, until chicken is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.
Stir in cayenne, scallion greens, and salt to taste and serve over rice.
Stew improves in flavor if made 1 day ahead (without scallion greens) and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat, then stir in scallion greens.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	114.5 Kcal (479 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.92g	11%
Sodium	983.56mg	41%
Potassium	123.56mg	3%
Total Carbs	11.79g	4%
Sugars	1.94g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.53g	6%
Protein	1.59g	3%
Vitamin C	23.8mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	8.6mg	48%
Calcium	32.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	56 Kcal (234 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.38g	11%
Sodium	481.06mg	41%
Potassium	60.43mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.77g	4%
Sugars	0.95g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	6%
Protein	0.78g	3%
Vitamin C	11.6mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	4.2mg	48%
Calcium	15.9mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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