Chicken Stew

  • active time • 10 min
  • cook time • 30 min
  • method • stew
  • freezer friendly? Yes
simple chicken stew served in bowl

Budget Details

  • • serves 6
  • • one recipe = $8.20
  • • one serving = $1.37
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We all need a simple healthy chicken stew that we can depend on for comfort on busy days. Sweetened with carrots and onions, this kid-friendly recipe will have your children finishing their meals without fuss.

This become a frugal staple you go back to all the time.

One of the reasons I love home cooking is that I can easily adjust a meal to suit everyone at home. Here are some ideas to tweak this simple chicken stew recipe so that it works for every one and stays a budget-friendly winner.

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How to serve chicken stew for babies & toddlers

  • Portion out carrots, potatoes and onions and chicken to steam or cook in porridge separately.
  • Omit added salt / soy sauce.
  • Mash or blend with chicken broth for smoother texture
  • Cook carrots and potatoes to softer consistency

Frugal adult-friendly variations & add-ons for hungry teenagers

  • Use more chicken for added protein
  • Serve with sunny-side up or eggs done to their choice
  • Add mushrooms to the stew
  • Add high fibre sides such as butter corn, salads or sauteed mushrooms
  • Serve with whole grain hearty bread, garlic bread or

Budget tips: Keep this stew affordable

  • Opt for individual frozen chicken legs as it allows you use what you need

Busy day tips: Make simple chicken stew faster

Cook multiple portions of this stew at once. Freeze them in these containers to store perfect portions for your family. Thaw in warm water for 30 min when needed and then reheat fully in a pot.

As there are literally no additives, extra servings of stew can be remade into a chicken soup by adding chicken broth. If you don’t have homemade broth on hand, use a chicken stock with minimal additives. Serve with macaroni, noodles or rice.

I hope this gives you some ideas for making this simple chicken stew a part of your everyday life for your family – without adding stress or cost. Do subscribe to my newsletter to get alerted for latest recipes.

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Chicken Stew

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: 30 minute, chicken, dinner, easy, stew, weekday dinner
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • 1 claypot
  • 1 cooking spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt ($0.01)
  • 1½ tsp soya sauce ($0.13)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil ($0.22)
  • 1 kg chicken thigh or leg ($6.53)
  • 2 medium carrots ($0.04)
  • 2 medium potatoes ($0.60)
  • 2 cloves garlic ($0.03)
  • ½ onion ($0.59)
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)
  • 1 l water (or chicken stock for extra flavour)

Instructions

Preparation (10 min)

  • Season chicken with soya sauce, salt and sesame oil. Mix well and let marinate for 30 min.
  • Cut onion, carrots and potatoes into 1 inch pieces.
  • Remove skin of garlic.

Cooking (45 min)

  • Heat claypot thoroughly.
  • Add cooking oil and allow it to heat up.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute lightly.
  • Add carrots and potatoes and brown surfaces lightly.
  • Add marinated chicken legs and ensure that it touches pan to allow browning. Cover the claypot to prevent splatter and leave it alone for 3 min.
  • Give it a stir and flip the chicken legs allow the other side for brown for 3 min. Cover the claypot.
  • Add water. Cover the claypot and allow it to simmer on low for 30 minutes to an hour.