A comforting, flavorful dinner ready in under 30 minutes — approved by even the toughest critics (like your husband)!
Quick Chicken Thigh Stew with Garlicky Mushroom Bites | Tocană rapidă de pulpe de pui cu bucățele de ciuperci cu usturoi
Ingredients
For the Chicken Stew:
For the Mushroom "Meatballs":
Instructions
Chicken Stew:
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Sauté the Onions:
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- In a heated pan, add a little oil.
- Sauté the chopped onions for 2–3 minutes.
- Add a splash of water and cook until the onions soften.
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Cook the Chicken:
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- Add the chicken thighs to the softened onions.
- Fry for a few minutes until they start to brown.
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Add Flavor:
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- Add the chopped or grated garlic and bay leaf.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon tomato paste (or broth).
- Pour in 1½ cups of water and season with salt.
- Stir well and let everything simmer until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Mushroom "Meatballs" (Garlicky Side Bites):
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In a bowl, combine:
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- 4 grated garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt, pepper, and chopped parsley
- ½ cup water
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Mix or knead the ingredients thoroughly.
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- (If using mushrooms, add them here — either pre-cooked or very finely chopped.)
- Optionally use a mortar and pestle for extra texture and flavor.
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Form into small meatball-shaped bites.
