Viking Chiken Stew – My Take

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 19
Viking Chicken Stew with Beer and Mushrooms - A Hearty Meal
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Prep

30 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 frying chicken , cut up
salt & pepper
1 teaspoon dry rub seasonings , mccormick turkey rub
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 onion
1 leek
2 carrots
1 swede ( rutabaga )
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 bottle beer or ( 12 ounce ) bottle ale
8 ounces mushrooms , thinly sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
456
Sugar
6g
Fat
23g
This Viking Chicken Stew recipe is a take on a traditional Scandinavian dish. It features tender pieces of chicken, hearty vegetables, and a flavorful broth made with beer and mushrooms. It's a comforting and filling meal that's perfect for a cozy night in with family or friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, dry rub seasoning, thyme, and oregano.
3.Cut onion, leek, carrots, and swede into small pieces and set aside.
4.In a large dutch oven or oven-safe pot, cook bacon until crispy then remove and set aside.
5.Add butter to pot and brown chicken pieces on all sides.
6.Remove chicken and set aside.
7.Add onions, leeks, carrots, and swede to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
8.Add flour to the pot and stir to create a roux.
9.Gradually add in beer or ale, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
10.Add mushrooms and crispy bacon.
11.Return chicken to the pot and bring to a simmer.
12.Cover the pot and place it in the preheated oven for 1 - 1.5 hours, until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

PROS

This Viking Chicken Stew is a flavorful and hearty meal that will warm you up on a cold day.

The use of beer and mushrooms adds a unique depth of flavor to the dish.

CONS

This recipe requires a bit of prep work and takes some time to cook in the oven.

Also, the use of bacon makes this dish a bit high in fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and is low in fat.
Mushrooms are a good source of antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Swede, also known as rutabaga, is a root vegetable that is high in fiber and vitamin C.

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