stewed chicken with yam

How to Make Delicious Chicken and Yam Stew

Chicken and yam stew is a nourishing and comforting dish, perfect for cold days. Here’s a simple guide to making it:

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces), 500g fresh yams (peeled and cubed), 3-4 ginger slices, 5-6 garlic cloves, 1 goji berry handful, 1 shiitake mushroom handful (optional), salt, and pepper to taste.

Steps:

1. Prep the chicken: Rinse chicken pieces, pat dry, and marinate with a pinch of salt and ginger for 15 minutes.

2. Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pot. Add chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook aromatics: In the same pot, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add yams and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

4. Simmer: Return chicken to the pot. Add water (enough to cover ingredients), bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.

5. Finish: Add goji berries and shiitake mushrooms (if using). Simmer for another 10 minutes until yams are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve hot for a warm, flavorful meal that’s both healthy and satisfying!