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stewed chicken (bates)

22 Pinches
grandedame avatar
Austin, TX
Updated on May 23, 2015

This is a wonderful low calorie recipe I had forgotten about until I was browsing in one of my mother's cookbooks. I have modernized it from the 1984 rendition, and added a few things. You can eat this guilt free (approximately 384 calories per serving). You can delete the cilantro for a milder dish if desired.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - boneless skinless chicken breast (or 8 chicken thighs)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
  • 1/3 bunch cilantro (leaves only)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 4 large carrots
  • 3 large white turnips
  • 2 sticks celery
  • 4 medium leeks
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • - cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
  • - radish curles for garnish (optional)

How To Make stewed chicken (bates)

  • Step 1
    Peel and quarter onion and place in food processor Peel garlic clove and place in processor Cut off stems and place cilantro leaves in processor Cut celery into 1-2" lengths and place in processor Pulse all items until coarsely diced Set aside
  • Step 2
    Remove most of green from leeks and cut into 1/2" cubes Set aside
  • Step 3
    Rub the chicken with salt and pepper mixture and set aside.
  • Step 4
    Melt butter over medium high heat in a heavy skillet or dutch oven with lid
  • Step 5
    Place chicken in the butter. Add the cilantro, onions, celery and garlic. Cook for about ten minutes until onions are translucent. STIR FREQUENTLY --DO NOT ALLOW TO BROWN.
  • Step 6
    Add white wine, chicken stock, and all other ingredients including pepper flakes and spices, except the leeks. Allow to come to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover pan. Simmer for about 20 minutes
  • Step 7
    Allow to simmer for 20 minutes, then add the leeks. Simmer covered for 10 more minutes.
  • Step 8
    While chicken is simmering, you can cook https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/rice-side/easy-steamed-rice.html
  • Step 9
    Good served over a rice bed, garnished with cilantro leaves and radish curls.
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