Chicken Stew (Zharkoe, Жаркое)
Chicken Stew (Zharkoe, Жаркое) - a traditional, hearty Slavic meat and potatoes stew! Perfect one-pan dish to warm up your winter days!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs.chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- chicken rub
- 1 tsp.garlic powder
- 1 tsp.onion powder
- 1 tsp.poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp.paprika
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1 largeonion, diced
- 3 mediumsize potatoes (red or baking)
- 1 mediumcarrot
- 3baby bella mushrooms
- 2colorful small peppers (or one large one)
- 3bay leaves
- 1 ½ cupchicken broth
- 1 ½ tsp.corn starch
- 2 tbsp.dill paste (dry or fresh dill)
- garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, poultry seasoning
- salt/pepper
- olive or vegetable oil
Directions
- 1
Pat dry the meat.
- 2
Make your own chicken rub by combining: garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Rub the chicken pieces and let them absorb the flavor.
- 4
Meanwhile, dice and brown one large onion in a deep pan.
- 5
Transfer to a baking dish.
- 6
Turn heat to med-hi, add more oil, then add the thighs. Cook for 5 - 10 min on each side until brown.
- 7
Add sliced mushrooms and carrots. Continue cooking for a few more minutes.
- 8
Transfer to a baking dish.
- 9
Add the potatoes and peppers to the pan. Dust with spices listed above. Cook for a few minutes. It doesn't have to be completely cooked since you will continue cooking in the oven.
- 10
Transfer to a baking dish.
- 11
Dissolve the corn starch in the chicken broth and add to the pan. Add the dill and bay leaves. Bring to boil and turn off the heat. Pour on top of the chicken and potatoes.
- 12
Bake in the Preheated 350F oven Covered with foil for 40 min.
- 13
Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20 min.
- 14
Enjoy!