poultry essentials: chicken/veggie stew

How To Make poultry essentials: chicken/veggie stew

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  THE POTATOES You can use just about any kind of potato you choose, even sweet potatoes. Just make sure you bake them until nice and crispy. In addition, instead of mixing them in with the stew, you could use them as a garnish on top.
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  Step 3
  THE CHICKEN I am using chicken breasts; however, you could use dark meat or a combination of the two. Up to you.
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  Step 4
  THE BASE I like to use stocks, as opposed to broths, because I think that they deliver a greater depth of flavor. If you instead choose to use broth, then try to use a low-sodium variety.
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  Step 5
  THE SPICES The spices are my choice for this recipe; feel free to modify them to your own particular tastes.
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  Step 6
  THE VEGGIES I am using frozen veggies, so they do not require much cooking. As soon as they warm up, they are ready. If you are using fresh veggies, then you will need to extend the cooking time, based on the veggies you are using.
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  Step 7
  VARIATIONS To give the stew more depth, sauté the chicken with some thinly sliced onions and garlic. Stir in some fresh egg noodles before serving. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with crusty bread.
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  Step 8
  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 9
  The Potatoes Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 400F/205C. Take the diced potatoes (peeled or unpeeled), and toss them with the oil and salt. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake until cooked through and beginning to crisp, about 20 – 25 minutes.
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  Step 10
  While the potatoes are baking, do the remaining steps. You should be finished around the same time the potatoes are finished. If the potatoes finish before you need them, then turn off the oven and crack the door. Leave them in the oven to keep warm.
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  Step 11
  Dice the chicken and toss it in the oil, salt, and pepper. You can use the same bowl that you used for the potatoes.
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  Step 12
  Warm up a skillet over medium heat, and place the chicken in it.
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  Step 13
  You do not want to crowd the pan, so you may need to cook it in batches.
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  Step 14
  Sauté until cooked through and beginning to brown, about 4 – 6 minutes.
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  Step 15
  Remove the chicken and reserve. You could use the same bowl, used for the potatoes and chicken.
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  Step 16
  The Broth Whisk the flour and 1 cup of the chicken stock together, and then add to the skillet. Set the temperature to medium. Add the spices, and then simmer until the broth begins to thicken, about 3 – 5 minutes.
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  Step 17
  Add the thickened broth to a pot, then add the additional cup of stock and stir to combine. Add your veggies and chicken, then stir to warm up, about 2 – 3 minutes. Add the potatoes, and stir to warm up, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Step 18
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 19
  Serve alone, or with nice crusty bread. Enjoy.
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  Step 20
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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  Step 21
  Namasté
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