CAJUN CHICKEN STEW

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From Gourmet May 2004.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Tbsp vegetable oil
3 1/2 lb chicken, cut into serving pieces
2 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c all purpose flour
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk(s) celery, chopped
3 c water
1/4 tsp cayenne, or to taste
3/4 c scallions, thinly sliced
cooked white rice, accompaniment

Steps:

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. Note: 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.

Mido Amr
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This is the best Cajun chicken stew recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are incredible.


Numan Khan
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I've made this stew several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Aziza Daiouich
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are so comforting.


Magdaline Monicah
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I made a few changes to the recipe, but the stew still turned out great. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts and added some extra vegetables.


Rick Lohnes
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Nepali Samir boss
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tracey Morrison
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This is my new favorite stew recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Kampala Relaxation
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I'm not a huge fan of Cajun food, but this stew was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was very tender.


Amelia Namasiku
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Arfin Belal
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This Cajun chicken stew was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


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