Name: Lemon Mint Garlic Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2½ pounds chicken breast, thighs or drumsticks; ¾ cup avocado oil; 6 medium potatoes (cubed in large pieces); 2 medium potatoes (cubed in small pieces); 12 cups water; 15 cloves garlic; ½ cup dried mint; 6 lemons (juiced); salt and black pepper (to taste)

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Lemon Mint Garlic Chicken Stew is a tangy aromatic one-pot meal. Easy to make and full of flavors that will tickle your taste buds, it’s sure to be a big hit with the family! This is sure to be on your monthly menu rotation once you try it!

Lemon Mint Garlic Chicken and Potato Stew will be the new stew family favorite! — The tender tangy juicy chicken will get your mouth watering before you even taste it!

Stews are usually most popular in colder seasons. Especially since in winter our bodies crave warmth and a fuller feeling achieves this. Lemon Mint Garlic Chicken Stew is totally satisfying, especially with its thicker stew. But, this particular stew is great year round. Sure it has that warm hearty feel to it, but it’s ingredients feel just as great in warmer days. The tanginess of the juice in the stew and the coolness of the mint give it a summery vibe!

Why I Love This Stew

There are plenty of reasons why I enjoy this stew. First of all, I love dishing out what my family loves. This is one of my husband’s favorite stews and I learned it from my mother-in-law. I tweaked it up here and there a bit to fit our preferences, and my husband loves it just the same. It’s also a favorite for my kids and it excites me to see them eating healthy and hearty. Anything that brings my family happiness, makes me happy.

Another reason I love making this stew is because it’s one of those one-pot meals that doesn’t require a dish load of equipment to make. It’s also very easy to make even though it looks like a lot goes into it. It’s really just all about the preparation. If you prepare in an organized fashion, you’ll find yourself enjoying your stew in no time! So any stew that can be cooked and plated in an hour or less is an A+ in my meal plan!

Finally, the combination of ingredients is the perfect balance between refreshing, hearty, and zesty. Chicken and potatoes are always an amazing couple together!

Chicken and Potato stew with a twist. Yummy lemon mint garlic stew with perfectly cooked chicken and potatoes is the most satisfying thing in the world — The tangy zest of the lemon contrasted with the mint will WOW your taste buds!

Serving the Stew

Since the stew is made in one pot, you can serve it directly from the pot. But, we all know it’s so much better when you serve it plated up nicely. There are a few great side dishes you can serve this on or with, including:

A bed of white rice with vermicelli
Next to Basmati or Jasmine rice
Over your favorite pasta
With a crispy green Mediterranean salad
Any salad of your choice

Tips for a Delicious Lemon Mint Garlic Chicken Stew

You can use any part of the chicken you’re in the mood for. It works great with chicken still on the bone because it gives the broth a little more flavor and thickness.
But, you can opt to use boneless chicken breast or thigh and tweak flavors to your liking.
If you want to kick up flavors a notch or two, you can add fresh mint right over your plate. You could also roast your garlic ahead of time and add it to the stew for more flavor.
Don’t have enough lemons or want it extra tangy? You can add half a teaspoon of citric acid!

Ingredients for Lemon Mint Garlic Chicken Stew

chicken breast, thighs, or drumsticks
avocado oil
potatoes some cubed in large pieces and some small
water
garlic
dried mint
lemons; juiced
salt and black pepper

how to make lemon mint chicken potato stew known as a middle eastern dish — This will be a welcome addition to your stew menu!

How to Make the Stew

In a small bowl mix together the mint, lemon, and minced garlic. Set aside.
In a large pot add the ¾ cup oil, add largely cubed potatoes and sauté them on medium-high until golden brown. Remove them and set aside.
In the same pot with the remaining oil in it, add your chicken of choice, season on each side with salt and black pepper. Sear on medium high heat for about 4 minutes on each side.
Add 12 cups of water to the pot of seared chicken, add the 2 small cubed potatoes. Pour in half of the lemon and mint mix we have set aside. Bring pot to a boil then on on low heat for 35-40 minutes. Mash down the small potatoes to thicken up the broth.
Add in the largely cubed potatoes and the remaining mixture of mint, lemon, and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with a side of white rice!

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