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Romanian Pea and Chicken Stew

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.

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

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 (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

Instructions

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.