Stewed chicken is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a savory tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, and peppers. This flavorful recipe offers a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and aromatic flavors, making it a favorite in many cuisines around the world.

Stewed chicken has roots in various culinary traditions, including Mediterranean, African, and Latin American cuisines. Its origins likely trace back to ancient cooking methods where meat was slow-cooked with herbs, spices, and vegetables to create rich, hearty dishes. Over time, different regions adapted the recipe to incorporate local ingredients and flavors, resulting in diverse variations of this beloved dish. Today, stewed chicken remains a popular comfort food enjoyed by people worldwide.

Ingredients:

- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces

- 1 onion, chopped

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 bell pepper, diced

- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes

- 1 teaspoon dried oregano

- 1 teaspoon dried thyme

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Olive oil for cooking

- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method:

- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

- Add chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.

- Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

- Cover the pot and let the chicken simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through and tender.

- Serve the stewed chicken hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Value:

Whole Chicken (per 100g):

  - Calories: 239 kcal

  - Carbohydrates: 0g

  - Protein: 27g

  - Fat: 14g

  - Sodium: 74mg

  - Cholesterol: 83mg

  - Vitamins: B vitamins (B6, B12), niacin, riboflavin

  - Minerals: Iron, zinc, phosphorus

Benefits: High-quality protein source, rich in vitamins and minerals essential for energy metabolism and immune function.

Onion (per 100g):

  - Calories: 40 kcal

  - Carbohydrates: 9.3g

  - Protein: 1.1g

  - Fat: 0.1g

  - Sodium: 4mg

  - Cholesterol: 0mg

  - Vitamins: Vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate

  - Minerals: Potassium, manganese

Benefits: Low in calories, rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Garlic (per 100g):

  - Calories: 149 kcal

  - Carbohydrates: 33g

  - Protein: 6.4g

  - Fat: 0.5g

  - Sodium: 17mg

  - Cholesterol: 0mg

  - Vitamins: Vitamin C, vitamin B6

  - Minerals: Manganese, phosphorus, calcium

Benefits: Contains allicin, a compound with antimicrobial properties, may support heart health and immune function.

Bell Pepper (per 100g):

  - Calories: 31 kcal

  - Carbohydrates: 6g

  - Protein: 1g

  - Fat: 0.3g

  - Sodium: 4mg

  - Cholesterol: 0mg

  - Vitamins: Vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6

  - Minerals: Potassium, magnesium

Benefits: High in antioxidants, particularly vitamin C, supports eye health and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Crushed Tomatoes (per 100g):

  - Calories: 18 kcal

  - Carbohydrates: 3.9g

  - Protein: 0.9g

  - Fat: 0.2g

  - Sodium: 237mg

  - Cholesterol: 0mg

  - Vitamins: Vitamin C, vitamin A

  - Minerals: Potassium

Benefits: Good source of lycopene, an antioxidant associated with reduced risk of certain cancers and heart disease.

Dried Oregano (per teaspoon):

  - Calories: 5 kcal

  - Carbohydrates: 1g

  - Protein: 0.2g

  - Fat: 0.1g

  - Sodium: 0mg

  - Cholesterol: 0mg

  - Vitamins: Vitamin K

  - Minerals: Calcium, iron, manganese

Benefits: Contains antioxidants, may have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Dried Thyme (per teaspoon):

  - Calories: 3 kcal

  - Carbohydrates: 0.7g

  - Protein: 0.1g

  - Fat: 0.1g

  - Sodium: 0mg

  - Cholesterol: 0mg

  - Vitamins: Vitamin K

  - Minerals: Iron, calcium, manganese

Benefits: Rich in antioxidants, may support respiratory health and digestion.

Olive Oil (per tablespoon):

  - Calories: 119 kcal

  - Carbohydrates: 0g

  - Protein: 0g

  - Fat: 13.5g

  - Sodium: 0mg

  - Cholesterol: 0mg

  - Vitamins: Vitamin E

  - Minerals: Oleic acid (a type of monounsaturated fat)

Benefits: High in monounsaturated fats, may reduce the risk of heart disease and inflammation.

Fresh Parsley (per 100g):

  - Calories: 36 kcal

  - Carbohydrates: 6.3g

  - Protein: 2.9g

  - Fat: 0.8g

  - Sodium: 56mg

  - Cholesterol: 0mg

  - Vitamins: Vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A

  - Minerals: Iron, calcium, potassium

Benefits: Rich in antioxidants and vitamin K, supports bone health and may reduce inflammation.

These nutritional values may vary slightly depending on factors such as cooking methods and portion sizes.