Best Chicken Stew With Sweet Potatoes Almonds And Apricots Recipes

MOROCCAN CHICKEN STEW WITH SWEET POTATOES, APRICOTS AND KALE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Sprinkle chicken generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven. Brown the chicken thighs in batches (5 or 6 at a time, so as not to crowd), about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. Add aromatic vegetables: onions, garlic, and ginger. Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 7 minutes. Add spices: cinnamon, cumin, coriander, paprika, red pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Return chicken to the pot. Add sweet potatoes, apricots, chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring liquid to a boil. Cover pot and transfer to the oven. Cook for 45 minutes.
• Remove pot from the oven and uncover. Using a large spoon or spatula, gently push aside some chicken and potatoes so you have a small area near the edge of the pot that's mostly broth. Push the slivered kale down into the broth with a wooden spoon, a little at a time. It will shrink when it hits the hot broth. Gently stir the softened kale into the stew. Season stew with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve stew in bowls with cilantro and almonds sprinkled on top or on the side. Serve over rice or couscous, if you like.

CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO STEW

Steps:

• In large plastic bag, combine flour and garlic salt. Add the chicken and shake until coated.
• Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes, or until just browned. Remove chicken from skillet.
• Add onion to skillet; cook and stir 2 minutes until tender; adding some apple juice if necessary to prevent sticking. Stir in remaining apple juice, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, basil and chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken in no longer pink and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

CHICKEN STEW WITH SWEET POTATOES, ALMONDS AND APRICOTS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a heavy casserole or deep lidded frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and brown for 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a bowl.
• Add the remaining oil to the pot, turn the heat to medium and add the onion and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring to deglaze the bottom of the pot, for about 5 minutes, until tender. Add the cinnamon, turmeric and ginger and stir together. Return the chicken to the pot, along with any liquid that has accumulated in the bowl. Add the sweet potatoes, saffron, chicken stock and salt to taste, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the almonds and apricots and continue to simmer until the chicken is tender enough to fall off the bone and the sweet potatoes are falling apart, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with rice or another grain, like bulgur.