Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
400 g

chicken breasts

cubed

3 pinch

ground white pepper

3 pinch

ground nutmeg

3 pinch

ground cloves

3 pinch

ground ginger

20 g

unsalted butter

0.5 unit

carrot

diced

0.33 unit

celery

diced

0.25 unit

onion

chopped

1 bunch

marjoram

fresh

50 g

flour

for coating

1 tbsp

olive oil

400 ml

vegetable stock

hot

Step 1
~4 min

Cut chicken breasts into approximately 1-inch cubes.

Step 2
~4 min

Lightly coat the chicken cubes with flour, ensuring an even covering.

Step 3
~4 min

Dice the carrot, onion, and celery into small, uniform pieces.

Step 4
~4 min

Heat olive oil in a large pan or Dutch oven over low heat.

Step 5
~4 min

Add the diced carrot, onion, and celery to the pan and sauté for about 10 minutes, until softened.

Step 6
~4 min

Remove the sautéed vegetables from the pan and set aside.

Step 7
~4 min

Melt unsalted butter in the same pan over medium heat.

Step 8
~4 min

In the melted butter, add ground white pepper, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground ginger. Stir to combine, creating a spiced butter.

Step 9
~4 min

Add the flour-coated chicken to the spiced butter and cook until golden brown on all sides.

Step 10
~4 min

Pour in a portion of hot vegetable stock into the pan, enough to partially submerge the chicken.

Step 11
~4 min

Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and let the stew simmer for approximately 30 minutes.

Step 12
~4 min

Check the stew periodically and add more vegetable stock as the liquid is absorbed, maintaining a stew-like consistency.

Step 13
~4 min

Season with salt to taste, adjusting as needed.

Step 14
~4 min

Once the stew has thickened and the chicken is cooked through, stir in a bunch of fresh marjoram.

Step 15
~4 min

Serve the spiced chicken stew hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of white wine for added depth of flavor.

Use bone-in chicken for a richer stock base.

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with crusty bread.

Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

Comfort food often enjoyed during colder months.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Fall
Winter

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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