Best 5 Booyah Chicken Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Booyah chicken, also known as "chicken bog", is a savory and aromatic dish that combines the flavors of chicken, vegetables, and spices. Originating from Louisiana, this traditional one-pot meal is a staple in many households and is known for its versatility and adaptability to different tastes. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for gatherings and special occasions. With its rich broth, tender chicken, and medley of vegetables, booyah chicken embodies the essence of Southern comfort food.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BELGIAN CHICKEN BOOYAH



Slow Cooker Belgian Chicken Booyah image

This is a booyah recipe that is adapted from originally a 50 gallon recipe cooked in large 55 gallon cast-iron kettles with a wood fire, most often at church picnics in northeastern Wisconsin.

Provided by Bill Bartelme

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 6h25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 pounds red potatoes, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut carrots
1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
8 ounces diced celery
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
8 ounces diced onion
8 ounces diced green bell pepper
8 ounces cabbage, shredded
¼ cup salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons celery salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 0.42 oz packet concentrated vegetable base (such as Swanson® Vegetable Flavor Boost®)

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, potatoes, beef, corn, carrots, green beans, chicken broth, beef broth, diced tomatoes, onion, celery, bell pepper, cabbage, salt, basil, oregano, celery salt, black pepper, and vegetable base in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1918.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

BOOYAH CHICKEN



Booyah Chicken image

I learned this dish while stationed at Kleine Brogel AB, Belgium. It is authentic!

Provided by Rayna Jordan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Belgian

Time 2h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
1 ½ pounds pork shoulder roast
7 cups water
3 cups chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, whole
2 bay leaves
water to cover
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups diced onion
2 cups diced carrots
2 stalks celery, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
6 potatoes, unpeeled and diced
1 ½ cups fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup frozen green peas
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, beef, pork, water and broth in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add whole cloves of garlic and bay leaves, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Remove chicken, beef and pork. Strip meats from bones and cut into bite size pieces. Strain stock in pot and add water to yield 8 cups of stock. Return meats to broth.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet and saute the onion, carrot, celery and minced garlic for about 5 minutes. Add saute mixture to pot along with the potatoes, beans, tomatoes, salt, rosemary, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. Stir in the peas, lemon zest and red pepper. Heat through and serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 172.4 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 55.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 794.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CHICKEN BOOYAH



Chicken Booyah image

Make and share this Chicken Booyah recipe from Food.com.

Provided by foodart

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 lbs chicken, cut into quarters
1 lb beef stew meat, bones included
1 lb pork stew meat, bones included
2 large onions, chopped and divided
6 quarts water, divided
6 carrots, diced
6 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup frozen peas
4 stalks celery, diced
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and cut up
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To easily prepare the tomatoes, use a sharp knife and cut the tomatoes while still in the can.
  • In a large soup pot over medium heat, add chicken, beef, pork, 1/2 of chopped onions, and 4 quarts water; cover and bring to a boil, Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until chicken is tender and the meat falls from the bone; remove chicken from the pot to a large bowl and set aside to cool (when cool, take meat from the bones and cut into pieces). Refrigerate cooked chicken until ready to use.
  • Continue to cook beef and pork approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender. Remove beef and pork from the pot to a large bowl and let cool (when cool, take meat from the bones and cut into pieces). Refrigerate beef and pork until ready to use.
  • Strain the stock, place in refrigerator, and let cool. When cool, remove fat from surface of stock. Return cooled and strained stock to soup pot. Add remaining 2 quarts water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add remaining onions, carrots, and potatoes; simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chicken, beef, pork, peas, celery, tomatoes, salt and peppers; simmer until thoroughly heated. Serve in large soup bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789.3, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 227.7, Sodium 300.5, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 65.8

CHICKEN BOOYAH



Chicken Booyah image

I'm sure this is not an authentic Booyah...so I'll call it the midwestern version. :-)Don't let the list of ingredients put you off from this stew, it's really very simple to put together. Great served with home made biscuits and a simple green salad.

Provided by Michele in NJ

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 (4 lb) whole chickens
2 lbs beef shanks, cut 1 inch thick
2 lbs pork shoulder
7 cups water
3 cups chicken stock
4 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 cup chopped celery
6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 1/2 cups frozen green beans, cut into bite size pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
red pepper sauce, to taste
1/2 cup minced parsley

Steps:

  • In large stockpot bring chicken, beef shanks. pork, water, stock, 3 of the garlic cloves and the bay leaves to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam.
  • Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours or until the meat is tender. Remove lid for the last 45 minutes of cooking.
  • Remove meat from the pot and cool. Cut all meat and chicken into bite size pieces.
  • Strain and measure stock, setting aside 8 cups. If needed add water to make the 8 cups.
  • Discard skin, bones and bay leaves.
  • In the stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery and the final clove of garlic. Saute until tender.
  • Add the reserved stock, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, salt, rosemary, pepper and thyme and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender.
  • Add the peas, reserved chicken and meat and the lemon rind. Add red pepper sauce. Simmer a few minutes longer until the peas are tender.
  • Serve in large soup bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.7, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 160, Sodium 502.9, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 5.7, Protein 50.4

CHICKEN BOOYAH RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Chicken Booyah Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Tom421

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 lbs beef short ribs (3 to 4 English-style ribs)
2 1/2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, minced
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
4 cups shredded green cabbage
1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes
1/2 lb rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Remove bones from short ribs; reserve. Trim fat from meat and bones. Pat beef and chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown beef on all sides, about 10 minutes; transfer to a plate. Cook chicken until browned all over, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate. When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove and discard skin. 2. Pour off all but 1 1/2 teaspoons fat from pot. Add onions and celery and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth and bay leaves, scraping up any browned bits. Add beef, beef bones, and chicken and bring to a boil. 3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until chicken registers 175 degrees, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl. When chicken is cool enough to handle, shred into bite-sized pieces, discarding bones. Cover chicken and refrigerate. Continue to simmer stew until beef is tender, about 75 minutes longer. Transfer beef to a plate. When cool enough, shred into bite-size pieces, discarding fat. Discard beef bones and bay leaves. Defat broth (see note below). 4. Add shredded beef, cabbage, tomatoes, rutabaga, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rutabaga is translucent around the edges, about 15 minutes. Stir in potatoes and carrots and cook until all vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add chicken and peas and simmer until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Off heat, stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. Enjoy!! Note: To defat the broth, lay a paper towel over its surface, quickly lift up by a corner (the fat will adhere), and discard. Repeat with more paper towels, as needed. (I used 6 paper towels so plan for at least that many, depending on how well you trim the beef, bones, and chicken.)

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to ensure there is ample space for the chicken and vegetables to cook comfortably.
  • Brown the chicken pieces in batches to achieve an evenly golden exterior. This step adds flavor and color to the dish.
  • Do not overcrowd the pot with all the ingredients at once. Add the vegetables in stages, starting with those that require longer cooking times.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add color, texture, and nutrients to the stew. Common choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
  • Season the stew generously with salt, pepper, and your preferred herbs and spices. Garlic powder, paprika, and thyme are popular choices.
  • Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • For a thicker stew, add some cornstarch or flour mixed with water to the simmering liquid. Stir until the desired consistency is achieved.
  • Serve the booyah chicken stew hot with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Booyah chicken stew is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its flavorful broth, tender chicken, and an array of vegetables, this stew is a crowd-pleaser. It is easy to prepare and can be tailored to your liking by adjusting the ingredients and seasonings. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this booyah chicken stew recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to create a delicious and satisfying meal that will warm you from the inside out.

Related Topics