Brown Stew Chicken with Macaroni Salad
A comforting and flavorful brown stew chicken served with refreshing macaroni salad, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Brown Stew Chicken
- 3 pounds Chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks) Use a mix for more flavor
- 1 large Onion Chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 inch piece Ginger Minced
- 1 cup Bell peppers Chopped (green or red)
- 2 medium Tomatoes Chopped (fresh or canned)
- 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh preferred
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce Adjust to taste
- to taste Salt and black pepper For seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Oil For browning
For the Macaroni Salad
- 2 cups Macaroni Use your favorite pasta shape
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Good quality recommended
- 1/2 cup Carrots Finely diced
- 1/2 cup Celery Finely diced
- 1/2 cup Peas
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar For dressing
Instructions
Preparation
- Season chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic, and ginger. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Brown chicken pieces, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and thyme; cook until tomatoes break down.
- Return chicken to the pot, pour in soy sauce, and add enough water to cover. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, mayonnaise, carrots, celery, and peas. Stir until coated with dressing.
Serving
- Serve the brown stew chicken hot with a side of macaroni salad.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Adjust soy sauce for lower sodium. Don’t overcrowd the pot while browning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1000mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
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