Chicken Collard Greens And Sweet Potato Stew Food

CHICKEN, COLLARD GREENS, AND SWEET POTATO STEW

Steps:

• In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside.
• Add onion and celery and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Deglaze with vinegar, scraping up any brown bits with a wooden spoon. Add sweet potatoes, collard greens, stock, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Shred chicken, add to pot, and cook until heated through. Stir in rice and season with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO PEANUT STEW

Steps:

• Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
• In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Using slotted spoon, remove chicken from Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium; add onions. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add gingerroot, garlic and jalapeño chile. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add browned chicken, sweet potatoes, coconut milk, broth and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until sweet potato is tender. Gradually add spinach, stirring until wilted.
• Stir in peanut butter, brown sugar, lime juice and soy sauce. Divide among serving bowls; garnish with cilantro and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

SWEET AND TANGY SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in collard greens, in batches if necessary, until they wilt slightly and all fit in the skillet. Pour in water and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender, 5 to 7 minutes, regulating heat to prevent burning. Drain.
• Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, honey, ginger and butter together in a serving bowl for dressing. Add greens to bowl and toss with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve warm.

WEST AFRICAN-STYLE PEANUT STEW WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken; cook until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot and reduce heat to medium. Add onion; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
• Stir in broth, tomatoes, sweet potato, collard greens, and red bell peppers; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Return chicken and accumulated juices to the pot. Return to a boil, then stir in peanut butter; simmer until incorporated and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts.

SWEET POTATO CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Place the sweet potatoes and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 6 minutes or until tender; drain. , In a Dutch oven, saute chicken in oil for 8-9 minutes or until juices run clear. Add the cabbage, broth, peas, tomatoes, celery, tomato juice, pepper, salt and sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until heated through.

CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Begin heating oil in large saucepan or soup pot.
• Dredge chicken in flour and add to hot oil. Cook 3 minutes or just until browned. Remove chicken from the pan.
• Without cleaning the pan, add onions and garlic and cook two minutes until tender. If the pan becomes dry, add some apple juice or cider to the pan.
• If you are using fresh green beans, clean and trim to 1 or 2 inch pieces. Remember to drain the tomatoes.
• Stir in the remaining apple juice, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, basil and chicken. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heatand simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.