Chicken Stew With Sweet Potatoes, Almonds and Apricots Recipe

Name: Chicken Stew With Sweet Potatoes, Almonds and Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 6 to 8 chicken legs and/or thighs, skinned; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 pound orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (or yams), peeled and cut in thick slices; Generous pinch of saffron threads, crumbled; 2 cups chicken stock; 3 ounces dried apricots, cut in half; ⅓ cup (45 grams) untoasted almonds, blanched and skinned (see below)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 to 8 chicken legs and/or thighs, skinned
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (or yams), peeled and cut in thick slices
Generous pinch of saffron threads, crumbled
2 cups chicken stock
3 ounces dried apricots, cut in half
⅓ cup (45 grams) untoasted almonds, blanched and skinned (see below)

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a heavy casserole or deep lidded frying pan over medium-high heat.
2
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and brown for 5 minutes on each side.
3
Remove to a bowl.
4
Add the remaining oil to the pot, turn the heat to medium and add the onion and a generous pinch of salt.
5
Cook, stirring to deglaze the bottom of the pot, for about 5 minutes, until tender.
6
Add the cinnamon, turmeric and ginger and stir together.
7
Return the chicken to the pot, along with any liquid that has accumulated in the bowl.
8
Add the sweet potatoes, saffron, chicken stock and salt to taste, and bring to a simmer.
9
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
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.
11
Taste and adjust seasoning.
12
Serve with rice or another grain, like bulgur.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 6 to 8 chicken legs and/or thighs, skinned, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Stew With Sweet Potatoes, Almonds and Apricots 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.

Chicken Stew With Sweet Potatoes, Almonds and Apricots

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