Chicken & Potato Stew

Quick and easy hearty chicken and potato stew, which is the comfort dish for many Asian families.
Great recipe for kiddos as it’s an easy braised chicken dish, as well as an all-time favourite!

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This is a delicious and flavorful Chinese chicken stew recipe, that’s really easy to put together on busy days!

I guess this dish needs no introduction because it is like a staple recipe for many busy mothers. This dish is also a comfort food for me from my childhood memories. Whenever I am busy, or when I have no idea what to cook for my kids, I’ll cook this! Thankfully,the kiddos also super love the taste of this one-pot dish.

Fragrant and deeply flavorful Chinese chicken stew that’s super easy to put together. Tender chicken plus potatoes that absorb all the essence from the stew make this dish extra satisfying. Add some noodles and you have a simple and deliciously hearty meal!

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Easy Chinese Chicken Potato Stew

This is a simple stew with chicken and potatoes that warms your tummy (and perhaps the past from your childhood memory!) up. It goes very well with a bowl of hot, piping steamed rice.

This recipe is great for beginners because it’s really easy to make! You also don’t need a lot of different ingredients – most ingredients can be bought easily from supermarkets and/or are already in your pantry.

You can also store the leftovers in the fridge, reheat the next day for a quick lunch!

What Ingredients Do I Need For This Chicken Stew?

• Garlic: Use fresh minced garlic if possible. If you run out of fresh garlic, you can also try using garlic powder (about 1/2 tsp).
• Chicken Breast: For a healthier version, I like to use chicken breast – just slice the chicken breast at a slanted angle, so that they won’t turn too tough after cooking. But of course, if you prefer a really tender bite to the meat, I’d suggest using chicken fillets or deboned chicken thigh.
• Potato
• Carrot
• Frozen Peas (Optional)
• Dark & Light Soy
• Sesame Oil
• Cornstarch Slurry: Cornstarch and water

>> MORE MEAL IDEAS:

• Bak Kut Teh
• Shredded Chicken Porridge
• Ikan Bilis Fried Rice

This dish is also easy to adjust to your preference, in terms of seasoning, as well as if you prefer more or less gravy (adjust the water according to your preference). I usually go more light-handed in seasoning, with slightly more gravy as my kids love it!

Chicken & Potato Stew 简易马铃薯炖肉

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• Author: Cherie L.
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 2 Adults 1x

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Quick and easy hearty chicken and potato stew, which is the comfort dish for many Asian families.
Great recipe for kiddos as it’s an easy braised chicken dish, as well as an all-time favourite!

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Ingredients

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Stew

• 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 250 g chicken breast or deboned chicken thigh, (cut into bite size)
• 1 medium potato, (peeled and cubed)
• 1 medium carrot, (peeled and cut into bite sized chunks)
• 3 tbsp frozen green peas, (thawed)

Marinate

• 3/4 tsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• Dash of white pepper

Seasoning

• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 & 1/2 tsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce, (optional)
• Dash of white pepper
• 20–45 ml hot water

Thickener

• 3 tsp cornflour
• 6 tsp water

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Instructions

1. If you are using chicken thigh, trim off the skin and extra fats. Marinate the cut chicken breast or thigh. Set aside for about 20-30 mins. You can take this time to prepare other ingredients.
2. Heat up your frying pan with some oil. Saute garlic till fragrant. Add in the marinated chicken and stir.
3. When the chicken pieces are no longer pink on the outside, add in cut potato and carrot. Give it a few quick stir and add in the seasoning. Pour in hot water that is sufficient to cover at least 1/2 the height of the ingredients in the pan.
4. When the ingredients come to a boil, lower heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the potato and carrot is soft enough. Add in the thawed green peas just before the stew is done cooking.
5. Mix cornflour and water together into a slurry. Add 3/4 amount into the pan. Stir constantly and you will see that the mixture thicken to a thick gravy after a few mins. If not thickened to your preference, add in remaining cornflour slurry and continue stirring till thickened.
6. Off heat. Taste and add soy sauce if required. Serve warm with a bowl of warm rice.

Notes

You can definitely adjust the amount of water you add into the pan in Step (3). If you prefer lesser gravy, you can add less water. Just be sure to stir and flip the chicken pieces while cooking, to ensure it cooks well.

Taste before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Dinner, Lunch
• Cuisine: Chinese

Keywords: Stew

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