With the weather not being so friendly at this time of year, comfort food is a must! This BBC Good Food Winter Chicken Stew is a favourite over here at SkyWay HQ. It’s simple, affordable and warms the soul.
You will need:
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic clove, sliced
- 1.4l hot chicken stock
- 1 large potato, finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaf
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary leaves
- 2 x 850g family packs skinless chicken thighs (count the number in the pack- you need 16 in total)
- 6 carrots, halved lengthways and cut into chunks
- 2 parsnips, halved lengthways and cut into chunks
- 3 leeks, well washed and thickly sliced
How to make it:
- Heat the oil in your largest pan – an extra-large wok with a lid is ideal. Fry the onion and garlic for a few mins until soft, then pour in the stock and stir in the potato and herbs
- Add the chicken and bring to the boil. Stir in the carrots, parsnips and leeks, then cover the pan and leave to simmer on a low heat for 40-45 mins, stirring every now and then, until the chicken is tender. (Cool and freeze any extra portions, and use within 2 months – thaw at room temperature, then reheat in a pan until bubbling)
We like to serve it with a nice dollop of mash potato
Enjoy!