High Flame Quick Chicken Stew |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Sometimes I forget how good simple things taste. My grandparents didn't have a lot of fancy spices on hand, but the flavor was always perfect, because it was made right and from fresh ingredients... Ingredients:
1 whole chicken or 3 lbs of your favorite chicken parts - with skin and bones. remember you have to have some fat to make it taste good, so don't fool yourself and don't attempt to make a stew out of skinless boneless chicken breasts. and should you decide to go this route, please don't blame me and don't give me two stars for poor flavor |
4-5 large yellow onions |
1 tsp or so fresh ground black pepper |
1 tsp cayenne |
salt to taste |
3-4 twigs of fresh thyme |
choose one veggie from the list |
4 oz thick sliced large mushrooms or small mushrooms - whole |
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10 oz package thawed green peas |
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4 large potatoes peeled and quartered lengthwise |
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2 quinces, quartered, cored and thickly sliced across |
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if you want to be really fancy, 10-15 pitted prunes (preferably, not flavored) |
Directions:
1. Cut up your chicken into serving pieces (don't use liver if you are scared of strong flavors) 2. Coarsely chop onions 3. Heat large thick-bottom pot 4. Throw in the chicken and onions at the same time 5. Turn chicken frequently over high heat until very pleasantly browned and fragrant - about 10 minutes 6. Add spices and fresh thyme twigs 7. Saute for about 5 more minutes 8. Discard thyme 9. Add 1 quart of water - just enough to barely cover the chicken, bring to boil 10. Add your favorite veggies at this point 11. Cover and cook until chicken is falling off the bone - about 20-25 more minutes 12. Serve immediately |
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