Sweet & Smoky Chicken Stew (Ww Core Friendly)

Dairy Free
Health score
36%
Sweet & Smoky Chicken Stew (Ww Core Friendly)
35 min.
4
289kcal

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This Sweet & Smoky Chicken Stew is a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a cozy night in. With a unique blend of spices, this stew offers a burst of flavor with every bite. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the addition of vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers makes it a nutritious and well-rounded meal. The best part? It's dairy-free and comes together in just 35 minutes! Whether you serve it over rice or couscous, this stew is sure to impress.

What sets this stew apart is the combination of cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and a hint of red pepper flakes. It's an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The sweetness from the honey and the tanginess from the vinegar create a perfect balance. And let's not forget the convenience of this one-pan dish. It's a breeze to whip up, making it ideal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends alike.

This recipe is a true crowd-pleaser and is sure to become a staple in your household. It's a comforting dish that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds. So, if you're looking for a flavorful, healthy, and easy-to-prepare meal, this Sweet & Smoky Chicken Stew is the perfect choice. Don't be surprised if it becomes your new go-to recipe—it's that good!

Ingredients

  •  carrots peeled cut into coins 1/
  • 0.8 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • teaspoon cornstarch 
  • teaspoon cumin 
  • cups fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free
  •  garlic clove sliced
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • cup peas frozen
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  •  bell pepper red
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  •  spring onion cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 0.8 lb chicken breast boneless skinless cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • large sweet potatoes and into peeled cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • dash turmeric 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vinegar 
  • tablespoon water 
  • tablespoons flour white

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • ladle

Directions

  1. Once you start cooking, this dish comes together rather quickly. As such it is best if you do all your cutting and chopping before starting to cook.
  2. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet until hot but not smoking.
  3. Combine the flour salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken cubes in the seasoned flour. Shake off excess flour and place the chicken in the pan. Reserve unused flour for later. Cook chicken until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
  4. Remove chicken from the pan.Apply a scant amount of cooking spray to the pan.
  5. Add the red peppers and cook for 2 or 3 minutes.
  6. Add the scallions and garlic slices, stir and cook an additional minute.
  7. Add the carrots and sweet potatoes, stirring in the reserved flour left over from the chicken.
  8. Mix in the dry spices (cumin, ginger, cinnamon, red pepper flakes and turmeric).Stir in the chicken broth, honey and vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer, cover and cook until the potatoes are almost tender, about 5 minutes.Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until the chicken is cooked all the way through, another 5 minutes or so.Stir in the peas and cook through, a minute or two.If you like a thicker stew, bring the stew to a boil and swirl in the cornstarch mixed in water at the same time you add in the peas. Cook for a minute.Ladle the stew over rice or couscous and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories289kcal
Protein32.46%
Fat15.37%
Carbs52.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
116.86
Glycemic Load
16.62
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.55347826087%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.34mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:289.32kcal
14.47%
Fat:4.99g
7.68%
Saturated Fat:0.87g
5.42%
Carbohydrates:38.11g
12.7%
Net Carbohydrates:31.25g
11.36%
Sugar:12.64g
14.04%
Cholesterol:54.43mg
18.14%
Sodium:777.95mg
33.82%
Protein:23.72g
47.43%
Vitamin A:16132.87IU
322.66%
Vitamin C:61.28mg
74.28%
Vitamin B3:11.74mg
58.68%
Vitamin K:59.51µg
56.68%
Vitamin B6:1.06mg
52.75%
Selenium:33.64µg
48.05%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.61%
Phosphorus:305.23mg
30.52%
Fiber:6.86g
27.43%
Potassium:933.68mg
26.68%
Vitamin B5:2.27mg
22.66%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.04%
Folate:78.16µg
19.54%
Magnesium:71.52mg
17.88%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.46%
Iron:2.85mg
15.83%
Copper:0.3mg
14.77%
Zinc:1.55mg
10.33%
Vitamin E:1.53mg
10.21%
Calcium:81.36mg
8.14%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.62%
Source:Food.com