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Potato Stew with Chicken (Tocăniță de Cartofi cu Pui)

Ingredients
  • 3 pieces of chicken (your choice of cuts)
  • 1 tbsp of oil
  • 1 tbsp of butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, grated (or cut into cubes)
  • 1 stalk celery (cut into large pieces)
  • 3 potatoes, chopped into small pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste (around 1 teaspoon)
  • Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  • Water (enough to cover the ingredients)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Fry the Chicken:
      • Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add the chicken pieces and fry until they get a beautiful golden color. Once browned, remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  2. 2
    Prepare the Vegetables:
      • In the same pan, add the chopped onion, grated carrots, celery (cut into larger pieces), and garlic. Cook them until they soften a bit, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the Potatoes and Boil:
      • Add the chopped potatoes to the pan along with a bay leaf. Sprinkle a teaspoon of salt over the vegetables.
      • Add enough water to cover the ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. 4
    Return the Chicken to the Pot:
      • Once the soup is boiling, add the browned chicken back into the pot and cover with water if needed.
      • Let the stew cook for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes and chicken are tender.
  5. 5
    Thicken the Stew:
      • Once the potatoes are soft, take a few of them out of the stew, mash them with a fork, and return them to the pot. This will help thicken the stew.
      • Add a bit more soup if needed and stir well.
  6. 6
    Finish the Stew:
      • Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley into the stew and stir everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. 7
    Serve:
      • Serve the potato stew hot, ideally with some pickles on the side, as is tradition.
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