Singapore Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Singapore Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot; 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 2 cups lightly packed washed baby spinach leaves (about 4 ozs); 1 (14 ounce) can baby corn, drained; 2 roma tomatoes, cored and chopped (about 1/2 lb total); 1/4 cup sliced canned water chestnut; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion (including some green tops); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (also called coriander leaves)

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 cups lightly packed washed baby spinach leaves (about 4 ozs)
1 (14 ounce) can baby corn, drained
2 roma tomatoes, cored and chopped (about 1/2 lb total)
1/4 cup sliced canned water chestnut
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion (including some green tops)
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (also called coriander leaves)

1
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut into 1-inch chunks. Combine flour, salt, chilli flakes, and five spice in a ziplock baggy. Add chicken chunks and shake until coated.
2
Heat oil in a 4-5 quart pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and spice mixture, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry until chicken is cooked outside but still pink inside, about 3 minutes (cut to test).
3
Add coconut milk and broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 5 minutes longer.
4
Add spinach leaves, corn, tomatoes, water chestnuts, green onions, and lime juice. Cook, stirring frequently, until spinach is limp, about 3 minutes.
5
Serve garnished with cilantro leaves.

425

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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: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes, and more.

Yes, Singapore 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.

Singapore Chicken Stew

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