Description
A flavorful and comforting summer chicken and basil stew featuring tender chicken thighs, vibrant red peppers, and new potatoes simmered in white wine and chicken stock, finished with fresh basil and served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp plain flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 red peppers, diced
- 12 new potatoes, halved
Liquids and Herbs
- 150ml white wine
- 200ml chicken stock
- 20g pack basil, leaves only
To Serve
- Crusty bread, to serve
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, flameproof casserole dish over high heat until shimmering.
- Prepare and brown chicken: Dust the 8 chicken thighs evenly with 1 tablespoon of seasoned plain flour, then add them to the hot casserole. Cook the chicken over high heat, turning once, until the thighs are golden brown all over.
- Add vegetables: Add the 2 diced red peppers and 12 halved new potatoes to the casserole. Cook together for 3 minutes to combine flavors, stirring occasionally.
- Deglaze and simmer: Pour in 150ml of white wine and 200ml of chicken stock. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover the casserole with a lid and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook through: Let the stew simmer gently for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Finish with basil: Stir in the fresh basil leaves from the 20g pack, then cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and serve immediately with crusty bread on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs for maximum flavor and moisture.
- Season the flour with salt and pepper before dusting the chicken to enhance flavor.
- For a lighter dish, remove chicken skin after cooking.
- White wine can be substituted with dry vermouth or additional chicken stock.
- This stew is perfect for summer but also comforting in cooler months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: chicken stew, summer recipe, basil, new potatoes, red peppers, easy stovetop meal
