Romanian Pea and Chicken Stew

Name: Romanian Pea and Chicken Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 -6 servngs
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 1 onion; 1 very heaped tablespoon tomato paste; 2.2 lbs frozen peas; 2½ to 3 ¼ cups chicken stock; 1 lb chicken breast; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; a bunch of fresh dill or 2-3 tablespoons chopped frozen dill; Fine sea salt and black pepper

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 -6 servngs
Calories
342 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Romanian

Romanian Pea and Chicken Stew

Freya Patterson

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This is one of the most traditional Romanian chicken stews: chicken and peas stew. A very popular dish with children, just like the grandma used to make.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 onion
1 very heaped tablespoon tomato paste
2.2 lbs frozen peas
2½ to 3 ¼ cups chicken stock (650 to 700 ml) to barely cover the peas in the pot
1 lb chicken breast Note
2 teaspoons cornstarch optional for a thicker sauce
a bunch of fresh dill or 2-3 tablespoons chopped frozen dill
Fine sea salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Saute: Heat the oil in a pot. Chop the onion finely and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes, stirring. Add the tomato paste and stir for 1 minute. Add the frozen peas, cover barely with chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 10 minutes.1 tablespoon sunflower oil + 1 onion + 1 very heaped tablespoon tomato paste + 2.2 lbs frozen peas/ 1 kg + 2½ to 3 ¼ cups chicken stock/ 650 - 700 ml
Cook chicken: In the meantime, chop the chicken breasts into cubes. Add them to the pan and cook everything for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Don't overcook the chicken.1 lb chicken breast/ 450 g
Thicken sauce (optional): If you want to thicken the sauce (optional), mix the cornstarch with 1-2 tablespoons of cold water to obtain a paste. Make a little space in the middle of the pan by pushing the peas away as much as possible, and pour the cornstarch paste in a thin stream while whisking all the time with a small whisk. Stir everything very well and let bubble for 1 minute.2 teaspoons cornstarch + 1-2 tablespoon cold water
Adjust the taste with salt and pepper. Add the finely chopped dill. Serve with mashed potatoes.fine sea salt and black pepper + a bunch of fresh dill or 2-3 tablespoons chopped frozen dill

Notes

Chicken: Leftover chicken (or turkey) can be used instead. Alternatively, you can pan-fry or roast chicken drumsticks and serve them with the pea stew.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/6 of the dish Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 441mg (18%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servngs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1/6 of the dish
Calories	342kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	34g	11%
Protein	36g	72%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Cholesterol	68mg	23%
Sodium	441mg	18%
Fiber	10g	40%
Sugar	13g	26%