GINGERY CHICKEN STEW

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Just 1 1/2 pounds of chicken to serve four people? Yes, because the emphasis is on the winter squash and daikon radish in this stew; unexpected, but substantial. It may seem downright semivegetarian, but the variety of flavors more than makes up for it.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds (4 whole bone-in) chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups chopped daikon radish
1/4 cup minced ginger
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock, or water, more as needed
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 pieces star anise
1 1/2 pounds any winter squash, cut into 1-inch chunks

Steps:

  • Put the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add the chicken, sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and cook, turning the pieces as they release easily from the pan, until they're well browned on both sides, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot.
  • Add the onion, daikon and ginger to the pot and cook until they begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the stock, soy sauce, lime juice and star anise and bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the chicken and adjust the heat so the mixture bubbles gently but steadily.
  • Cook the chicken, covered, until very tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the squash. Simmer, stirring occasionally and adding enough stock to keep it from sticking, until the squash is tender but not mushy, 10 to 15 minutes. If you like, remove the chicken thighs, cut the meat from the bones and return it to the pot. Fish out and discard the star anise. Adjust the seasonings to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 573, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1208 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Olvi Rego
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This is one of my favorite chicken stew recipes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Layla Holmes
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


Md julker Naeem
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and flavorful, and the ginger gives it a nice spicy kick.


Juliana Amamu
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes. This gingery chicken stew was a great find. It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing.


Jessica Velazquez
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I'm a big fan of ginger, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The stew was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Zirak Samir
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This recipe is a great starting point for a delicious gingery chicken stew. I made a few changes to suit my own taste, such as adding more vegetables and using a different type of chicken.


Ste Hinds
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The chicken was dry and the sauce was too thick.


Sandeep Xettri
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my stew turned out too watery. I think I might have added too much liquid.


Ahs An
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.


Autumn Smith
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I actually really enjoyed this stew. The flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Insomniac
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This stew was easy to make and very flavorful. I served it with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal.


dana khorshed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more ginger. I love the spicy flavor it gives the dish.


Richmond Essien
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some vegetables to the stew, such as carrots, celery, and potatoes. It was a hearty and delicious meal.


Omar Escobar
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I've made this stew a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ginger and garlic give it a nice spicy kick, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Vijerathna Vijerathna
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This gingery chicken stew was a hit with my family! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I served it over rice and everyone went back for seconds.