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Good weather for spicy chicken/sweet potato stew

Spicy chicken and sweet potato stew warms up everyone.

Stews start with a base of liquid, meat cut into cubes, and typically some type of root vegetables. Categories typically include brown stews, in which the meat is browned in fat before the liquid is added, and white stews, in which it is not.

Although stews are generally considered a pedestrian dish, there are some, like beef burgundy, that are fine-dining-approved.


And every culture seems to have its twist, according to Encyclopedia.com: from Argentinians who add fruit and bake them in a pumpkin or squash shell, to bigos, also known as hunter's stew, considered Poland's national dish.

Here is a recipe for spicy chicken and sweet potato stew from the website Allrecipes. It's easy, hearty, and, like the appeal of most stews, it's a one-pot meal.

Ingredients and directions for 6 servings

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound sweet potato, peeled and cubed

1 orange bell pepper, seeded and cubed

1 pound cooked chicken breast, cubed

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

2 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

11/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons water

1 cup frozen corn

1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans rinsed and drained

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in sweet potato, bell pepper, chicken, tomatoes, and 2 cups of water. Season with salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.

Dissolve flour in 2 tablespoons water, and stir in to boiling stew. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender but not mushy, 10 to 20 minutes. Stir the stew occasionally to keep it from sticking.

Once the potatoes are done, stir in corn and kidney beans. Cook a few minutes until hot, then stir in cilantro before serving.


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