Lebanese Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Lebanese Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg boneless skinless chicken thighs; salt and pepper; plain flour, for dusting; olive oil; 1 leek, white part only, finely sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 red onions, peeled and quartered; 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 500 ml chicken stock; 1 tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 tablespoon dates, seeded and diced; 1 lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 kg boneless skinless chicken thighs
salt and pepper
plain flour, for dusting
olive oil
1 leek, white part only, finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 red onions, peeled and quartered
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
500 ml chicken stock
1 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon dates, seeded and diced
1 lemon juice

1
Dust chicken fillets in seasoned flour to coat.
2
Heat olive oil in stew pot and brown chicken in batches, set aside.
3
Add a little more oil and gently fry the leek, garlic, ginger and onions until softened, 5-8 minutes.
4
Add spices and stock, cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes or so, until the mixture has turned a beautiful saffron yellow.
5
Return the chicken to the pot along with the tomato and dates and simmer for a further 30-40 minutes until chicken is meltingly tender!
6
Squeeze in the lemon juice.
7
Serve with any pilaf and plenty of yoghurt.

760

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg boneless skinless chicken thighs, salt and pepper, plain flour, for dusting, olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lebanese Chicken Stew 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.

Lebanese Chicken Stew

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions