Lemon Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 chicken drumsticks; 4 chicken thighs; 1 medium onion, peeled and diced; 3 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 sticks celery, diced to same size as the onion; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1 (398 ml) can chopped tomatoes; 1 (398 ml) can chicken stock; 1 red fresh chili pepper, left whole; 2 bay leaves; 1 (398 ml) can cannellini beans, drained through a sieve and then rinsed; 1 (20 g) package fresh flat-leaf parsley, and; fresh coriander, leaves roughly chopped; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; salt; black pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken drumsticks
4 chicken thighs
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 sticks celery, diced to same size as the onion
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 (398 ml) can chopped tomatoes
1 (398 ml) can chicken stock
1 red fresh chili pepper, left whole
2 bay leaves
1 (398 ml) can cannellini beans, drained through a sieve and then rinsed
1 (20 g) package fresh flat-leaf parsley, and
fresh coriander, leaves roughly chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest of
salt
black pepper

1
In a large enamel casserole dish with a tight-fitting lid, warm oil on medium heat and gently brown chicken pieces on all sides, skin side first. When they are a rich golden colour, remove and set aside.
2
Add onion, carrots, and celery and fry in oil until just beginning to soften. Add garlic and stir for a further minute, then return chicken pieces to casserole.
3
Pour in tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil. Pop whole chili and bay leaves into casserole and, using a spoon, push them under the surface of the liquid. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in cannellini beans, replace lid and cook for a further 20 minutes.
5
When cooking time is up, stir in chopped parsley and coriander, lemon zest and lemon juice. Serve immediately in warmed flat bowls.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 chicken drumsticks, 4 chicken thighs, 1 medium onion, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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.

Lemon Chicken Stew

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