Chicken Stew With Dried Limes Recipe

Name: Chicken Stew With Dried Limes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed; Salt; pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, roughly chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 4 dried limes, well washed and pierced several times with a fork or a sharp knife; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup basmati rice; 1 bunch chives, chopped; 1 bunch (about 1 pound) mature (not baby) spinach, well washed, ribs removed and leaves roughly chopped; 4 radishes, stemmed and very thinly sliced; 2 scallions, trimmed and very thinly sliced; 1/2 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped; 2 cups Greek yogurt for serving

Servings: persons

6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
Salt
pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
4 dried limes, well washed and pierced several times with a fork or a sharp knife
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup basmati rice
1 bunch chives, chopped
1 bunch (about 1 pound) mature (not baby) spinach, well washed, ribs removed and leaves roughly chopped
4 radishes, stemmed and very thinly sliced
2 scallions, trimmed and very thinly sliced
1/2 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
2 cups Greek yogurt for serving

1
Sprinkle chicken generously with salt and pepper.
2
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a stock pot or large Dutch oven until hot but not smoking.
3
Add chicken and brown well on both sides.
4
Remove chicken and set aside.
5
Add onions to pan and cook until translucent, stirring often and scraping up any brown bits from the bottom, 5 to 7 minutes.
6
Add garlic and cook, stirring, for one minute.
7
Add stock, dried limes, tomato paste and reserved chicken.
8
Stir and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, occasionally pushing limes into liquid.
9
Add rice, stir, cover, and continue to simmer slowly until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked, about 15 to 20 minutes.
10
Mix chives and spinach into pot for last 5 minutes of cooking.
11
Remove limes, adjust seasoning, and serve, topping each bowl with a portion of radishes, scallions, mint and walnuts, and passing yogurt in a separate bowl.

1277

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

166

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, Salt, pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Stew With Dried Limes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Stew With Dried Limes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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