Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

The Ultimate Fried Chicken Stew Recipe You Have Been Waiting For.

Login to Save
Edibles
Edibles
8 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Edibles to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Fried Chicken Stew

Cultural Context

Fried Chicken Stew has its roots in Southern American cuisine, where fried chicken is a beloved staple. This dish combines the crispy texture of fried chicken with a hearty stew, reflecting the region's tradition of comfort food that brings families together. Today, variations of this stew can be found across the United States, with each cook adding their own twist, from different vegetables to spices, making it a versatile dish enjoyed in many homes.

Southern AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 lb full chicken
1 cup red onions
1 tablespoon ginger
3 cloves garlic
1 chili pepper
2 whole cloves
1 star anise
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup oil
2 cups fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup concentrated tomatoes
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup fresh chopped onions
2 eggs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while still providing tanginess.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + chicken bouillon

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Remove skin from the full chicken and cut into smaller pieces.

2

Blend red onions, ginger, garlic, chili pepper, cloves, and anise together.

3

Season the chicken with the blended mixture, dark soy sauce, black pepper, oregano, white wine, and salt.

4

Cover and cook on medium fire for about 30 minutes.

5

After 30 minutes, remove the chicken and reserve the chicken stock.

6

Heat oil in a frying pan and add flour to help with crispiness.

7

Fry the pre-cooked chicken until browned on both sides, then remove from oil.

8

In the same pan, add fresh tomatoes and concentrated tomatoes, then add the reserved chicken stock and mix.

9

Cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.

10

Add the fried chicken back into the pan and stir to coat in the stew.

11

Add more salt and grate in nutmeg, then cover and cook on low fire for about 20 minutes.

12

Add fresh chopped onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

13

Serve the chicken stew, optionally adding eggs.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfryingsautéingsimmeringthickening

Equipment Needed

large skilletmixing bowlmeasuring cupsspatulatongs

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Southern Chicken StewChicken Fricassée

Other Takes on Chicken

(24 videos)

Similar Southern American Videos

(20 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(20 videos)