CAJUN CHICKEN STEW
From Gourmet May 2004.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Chicken Soups
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
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Daniel May
[email protected]This stew is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Bethany Boatwright
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Ajay Bhai
[email protected]This stew is perfect for a cold winter night.
Josie King
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Rachel Austin
[email protected]This stew is so flavorful and comforting.
Hasna Angel12
[email protected]This is my new favorite stew recipe.
Ableman Ebuka
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
Adam Bottom
[email protected]This stew is a winner!
Syedafatima Naqvi
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Easycheesy69
[email protected]This stew is delicious! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the gravy is rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.
Shedrack Urassa
[email protected]The chicken was tender and the gravy was flavorful, but the stew was a bit too spicy for my taste.
Dik Tat
[email protected]This stew was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of spices. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
Hawantu Noah
[email protected]I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and the gravy was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ghit
[email protected]This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was tender and the gravy was flavorful. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you're not a fan of spicy food.
Felicity Nonku Mhlongo
[email protected]I've made this stew twice now and it's quickly become a favorite. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the gravy is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Isaac Isagi
[email protected]This Cajun chicken stew is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the gravy is rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.