Name: Chicken Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 4 Unit Chicken pieces; ½ Kilogram Peeled potatoes cut into large cubes; 3 Unit Peeled, seedless tomatoes, diced; 1 Unit Red onion, finely chopped; ½ Unit Bell pepper, diced; 1 cup Shelled peas; 2 Unit Peeled carrots, cut into cubes or slices; 1 tablespoon Ground garlic; 1 tablespoon Ground ají panca; 1 tablespoon Yellow ají; 2 tablespoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Ajinomoto (monosodium glutamate); 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Dried oregano; 1 Unit A splash of oil; ½ cup Chicken broth

This stew, besides being delicious, is a quick and charming option to surprise the family. It stands out for the use of various peppers, especially the ají panca, which enhances the flavor in Peruvian cuisine.

Here we show you the steps and ingredients to cook a chicken stew full of flavor and warmth. This comforting dish combines tender chicken pieces with a variety of vegetables in an aromatic broth, seasoned with herbs and spices.

It is a versatile delight that adapts to any taste and occasion, perfect to brighten cold days or enjoy on any special moment.

Chicken Stew

Main Course

1 hour

Boiled

4 Servings

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Ingredients

4 Chicken pieces

½ kilogram of Peeled potatoes cut into large cubes

3 Peeled, seedless tomatoes, diced

1 Red onion, finely chopped

½ Bell pepper, diced

1 cup of Shelled peas

2 Peeled carrots, cut into cubes or slices

1 tablespoon of Ground garlic

1 tablespoon of Ground ají panca

1 tablespoon of Yellow ají

2 tablespoons of Salt

1 teaspoon of Ajinomoto (monosodium glutamate)

1 teaspoon of Pepper

1 teaspoon of Cumin

1 teaspoon of Dried oregano

1 A splash of oil

½ cup of Chicken broth

Preparation

Step 1 : Season the chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and ajinomoto.

Step 2 : Then, heat a little oil in a pot and sear the chicken until golden.

Step 3 : Next, add the chopped onion and tomato, cover the pot to let the ingredients sweat and release their aromas.

Step 4 : Afterward, add the ají panca, yellow ají, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, remaining ajinomoto, oregano, and water or broth, mixing well to blend all the flavors.

Step 5 : Add the peas and carrots, then cover again and cook on low heat.

Step 6 : When the peas are tender, add the potatoes and continue cooking, with the pot covered, for about 10 more minutes.

Step 7 : Finally, the dish is ready to serve and, if desired, can be garnished with fresh parsley for a final touch of color and aroma.

Video

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Season the chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and ajinomoto. Chicken Stew - Preparation - Step 1

Step 2 : Sear the chicken pieces in a hot oil pan until golden and set aside. Chicken Stew - Preparation - Step 2

Step 3 : In the same pan, cook the onion and tomato until they sweat, then add the peppers, garlic, and spices, cooking for a few more minutes. Chicken Stew - Preparation - Step 3

Step 4 : Add the vegetables, pour in the broth, and cook on low heat until the peas and carrots are tender. Add the potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes, serving garnished with parsley if desired. Chicken Stew - Preparation - Step 4