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Small Batch, Grand Flavor • Est. 1995

Hawaij Chicken Stew

Hawaij Chicken Stew
Looking for a warm and filling stew that won't weigh you down? Look no further!

This light yet hearty stew is bursting with flavor and is the ideal comfort food for a chilly winter day. Seasoned with the Yemeni all-purpose seasoning Hawaij, it imparts an earthy taste and a beautiful pale golden broth.

This versatile blend of spices makes this soup light, but hearty with flavor. This is a great dish to meal prep leaving you with a delicious and easy weeknight meal.

Enhance the warmth with Cinnamon Sticks and a touch of sweetness from an orange. 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast
  • 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 teaspoons Hawaij, ground
  • 3 teaspoons Salt
  • 3 Smoked Cinnamon Sticks 
  • 2 red onion, julienned
  • 1 pound baby multi-colored potatoes
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, large diced
  • 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 orange, cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped celery leaves

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Add the olive oil to a large oven-safe pan. Heat the oil over medium heat until sizzling. Add the chicken to the pan skin side down. Brown for 2 minutes or until golden brown and flip over for another two minutes.

Evenly sprinkle in the Hawaij, smoked cinnamon sticks, and kosher salt. Add the onion and sauté until the onions start to caramelize for about 3-5 minutes.

Next add the potatoes, sweet potatoes and chicken stock to the pot. Stir, cover with a lid and bring to a simmer. Next, halve the 2 oranges and add into the broth until mostly submerged.

Place the pan into the oven and bake for 45 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pan and cool on a cutting board for 10 minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Using a fork, shred the chicken and remove and skin and bones, then discard.

Add the shredded chicken back into the pan and bring to a simmer. Taste the stew and add salt, if needed. 

Finish the stew with fresh chopped parsley and celery for brightness. Serve immediately.

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Recipe Details

Prep Time Cook Time Total Time
15 min 60 min 75 min