Caribbean Chicken and Plantain Stew
Tender chicken simmers with sweet plantain, carrot, thyme and turmeric in a cozy, gently bright stew. Lime adds a fresh finish to every bowl.
Fits Celiac, AIP, Hashimoto's and 14 more diets
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Ingredients
- 180 g boneless skinless chicken thigh, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 ripe plantain, peeled and cut into thick rounds
- 1 carrot, sliced
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, leaves picked
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 400 ml water
- ½ lime, zested and juiced
- ¼ tsp salt
Method
- Brown the chicken in olive oil until golden on both sides.6 min timer
- Stir in onion, garlic, thyme and turmeric until fragrant.2 min timer
- Add plantain, carrot and water; bring the stew to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer until plantain is tender and chicken reaches 165°F.25 min timer
- Stir in lime zest and juice; taste and serve warm.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Chicken, plantain and fresh aromatics make a naturally gluten-free stew, with no grains or sauces.
- Gluten-free: The stew uses chicken, plantain and vegetables without wheat, barley, rye or malt.
- Anti-inflammatory: Olive oil, chicken, vegetables, thyme, turmeric and lime bring flavour without refined sugar or processed meat.
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