Algerian Chicken And Olive Stew Recipes

ALGERIAN CHICKEN STEW

This recipe is from "Extending the Table" and is meant to be eaten with couscous. If you prefer, substitute goat or lamb for the chicken.

Provided by luvinlif2k

Categories Stew

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Algerian Chicken Stew image

Steps:

In a large saucepan combine broth, bouillon, chopped chicken, onion, green beans, carrots, cumin, basil, garlic, bay leaves, parsley, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and cook about 8 minutes.
Add tomatoes and zucchini and cook briefly.
Add garbanzo beans and red pepper.
Cover and cook until heated through.
Serve over steaming bowls of couscous.

Ingredients

3 cups chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups fresh green beans, cut
2 carrots, sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon basil
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
2 bay leaves (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
salt
pepper
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 small zucchini, sliced (or 1 medium)
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained (also known as chick-peas)
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (to taste)

CHICKEN STEW WITH SWEET POTATOES, ALMONDS AND APRICOTS

Loosely based on an Algerian recipe from "Real Stew" by Clifford A. Wright, this sweetly spiced dish, with beta-carotene-rich apricots and sweet potatoes, is also evocative of recipes from the Middle East and Iran.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Chicken Stew With Sweet Potatoes, Almonds and Apricots image

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a heavy casserole or deep lidded frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and brown for 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a bowl.
Add the remaining oil to the pot, turn the heat to medium and add the onion and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring to deglaze the bottom of the pot, for about 5 minutes, until tender. Add the cinnamon, turmeric and ginger and stir together. Return the chicken to the pot, along with any liquid that has accumulated in the bowl. Add the sweet potatoes, saffron, chicken stock and salt to taste, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the almonds and apricots and continue to simmer until the chicken is tender enough to fall off the bone and the sweet potatoes are falling apart, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with rice or another grain, like bulgur.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 609, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 880 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 to 8 chicken legs and/or thighs, skinned
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (or yams), peeled and cut in thick slices
Generous pinch of saffron threads, crumbled
2 cups chicken stock
3 ounces dried apricots, cut in half
1/3 cup (45 grams) untoasted almonds, blanched and skinned (see below)

AFRICAN CHICKEN STEW

This delicious stew is inspired by my friend from Sierra Leone, West Africa, who cooks often for her family. Many ingredients can be modified. This is kind of a 'whatever is handy now' recipe. You can use a whole roasting chicken cut into bite-sized pieces, or just breasts and thighs if you prefer. Other suggested additions are turnips, carrots and celery. This looks great served over white rice with a garnish of fresh chopped cilantro, parsley or unsalted peanuts.

Provided by Leah Shaw

Categories World Cuisine Recipes African

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

African Chicken Stew image

Steps:

In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken, and brown quickly. Remove chicken from pan. Reduce heat to medium low, and add garlic, onion and potato to the pan; saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with cumin, coriander, black pepper, red pepper and salt. Do not let garlic brown.
Mix in water and browned chicken, and any accumulated juices. Place lid on skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove lid, and stir in the peanut butter and garbanzo beans. Make sure the peanut butter is blended in. Replace lid to simmer for 10 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender. Remove from heat, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 620.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (3 pound) roasting chicken, deboned and cut into bite size pieces
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 onion, chopped
1 large potato, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
¾ cup unsalted natural-style peanut butter
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed