🍽️Stew

Herb-Spiced Chicken with Garden Vegetables

Name: Herb-Spiced Chicken with Garden Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Stew
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 bell peppers, sliced; 200 g button mushrooms, sliced; 1 zucchini, sliced; 1 cup green beans, trimmed; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cumin; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

"A vibrant, one-pan masterpiece bursting with farm-fresh color and the warm, earthy glow of turmeric and toasted cumin."

Prep:20 min

Cook:45 min

LevelMedium

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● Ingredients

1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
200 g button mushrooms, sliced
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup green beans, trimmed
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

🌱 Gluten-Free🌱 Dairy-Free🌱 High-Protein🌱 Paleo-Friendly🌱 Low-Carb⚡ Medium

❤️Health92%

😋Taste85%

🥳Joy88%

👨‍🍳Difficulty35/100

📜 The Story

This dish draws inspiration from the Mediterranean tradition of 'Lathera' and Middle Eastern 'Yahni', where seasonal vegetables are slow-simmered with aromatics to create a nutrient-dense stew. The inclusion of turmeric and cumin reflects the historical spice trade influence that transformed rustic poultry preparations into vibrant, medicinal-focused family meals.

🧬 Flavor DNA

🍋Sour

3/10

🧂Salty

4/10

🌶️Spicy

2/10

🍯Sweet

4/10

🍄umami

7/10

☕Bitter

1/10

✨ Sensory Profile

"A vibrant visual tapestry of golden-hued chicken nestled among bright greens and deep reds, offering a comforting aroma of toasted cumin and earthy turmeric. The texture transitions from the succulent, tender chicken to the satisfying snap of garden-fresh beans and the melt-in-the-mouth softness of stewed zucchini."

Chef's Mastery

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The Secret

For the best flavor development, brown the chicken in batches to ensure the pan temperature stays high enough for a proper Maillard reaction; overcrowding will cause the meat to boil in its own juices.

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Avoid This

Adding the garlic too early with the onions, which can lead to burning and a bitter aftertaste before the chicken even hits the pan.

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Storage

Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days; the spices actually bloom further over time, making it even more flavorful the next day.

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden.

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.

Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.

Season with turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper, stirring well so the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.

Add the sliced carrots and bell peppers, cooking for about 3 minutes to slightly soften them.

Stir in the mushrooms, zucchini, green beans, and chopped tomatoes until well combined.

Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is fully cooked.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.