Asian Chicken Stew

Asian Chicken Stew

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups onion, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground galangal
  • 1 (15.5-oz) can cannellini beans, undrained
  • ¾ pound chicken breast halves, cut bite-size
  • 1 cup light coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh lemongrass (about 1 stalk)
  • 1 (8-ounce) baking potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 carrots, sliced

Method

  1. Saute garlic and onions for 8 minutes, until tender
  2. Add chili powder, turmeric and galangal; cook 30 seconds
  3. Add beans and chicken, stir to coat
  4. Add coconut milk, ½ cup water, lemongrass, potato and carrots.
  5. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, until potato is tender.