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stewed chicken (bates)

grandedame avatar
Recipe by
sallye bates
@grandedame
Austin, TX

This is a wonderful low calorie recipe I had forgotten about until I was browsing in one of my mother's cookbooks. I have modernized it from the 1984 rendition, and added a few things. You can eat this guilt free (approximately 384 calories per serving). You can delete the cilantro for a milder dish if desired.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For stewed chicken (bates)

  • 4
    boneless skinless chicken breast (or 8 chicken thighs)
  • 1/2 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter (or olive oil)
  • 1/3 bunch
    cilantro (leaves only)
  • 1 md
    onion
  • 1 md
    garlic clove
  • 1/2 c
    white wine
  • 1 c
    chicken stock
  • 4 lg
    carrots
  • 3 lg
    white turnips
  • 2 stick
    celery
  • 4 md
    leeks
  • 1 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried rosemary leaves
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
  • radish curles for garnish (optional)

How To Make stewed chicken (bates)

  • 1
    Peel and quarter onion and place in food processor Peel garlic clove and place in processor Cut off stems and place cilantro leaves in processor Cut celery into 1-2" lengths and place in processor Pulse all items until coarsely diced Set aside
  • 2
    Remove most of green from leeks and cut into 1/2" cubes Set aside
  • 3
    Rub the chicken with salt and pepper mixture and set aside.
  • 4
    Melt butter over medium high heat in a heavy skillet or dutch oven with lid
  • 5
    Place chicken in the butter. Add the cilantro, onions, celery and garlic. Cook for about ten minutes until onions are translucent. STIR FREQUENTLY --DO NOT ALLOW TO BROWN.
  • 6
    Add white wine, chicken stock, and all other ingredients including pepper flakes and spices, except the leeks. Allow to come to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover pan. Simmer for about 20 minutes
  • 7
    Allow to simmer for 20 minutes, then add the leeks. Simmer covered for 10 more minutes.
  • 8
    While chicken is simmering, you can cook https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/rice-side/easy-steamed-rice.html
  • 9
    Good served over a rice bed, garnished with cilantro leaves and radish curls.
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