American Chinese Guinness Bottle Chicken Stew

Ingredients

In this adaptation, the original Nigerian Guinness Bottle Chicken Stew is transformed into an American Chinese-inspired dish by incorporating flavors and ingredients commonly found in American Chinese cuisine. The addition of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and Chinese five-spice powder gives the stew a unique twist. The cooking technique remains similar, but the flavor profile is enhanced to cater to the American Chinese palate. We alse have the original recipe for Guinness Bottle Chicken Stew, so you can check it out.

• 1.5 lbs (680g) chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on 1.5 lbs (680g) chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 cup (240ml) Guinness beer 1 cup (240ml) Guinness beer
• 2 cups (470ml) chicken broth 2 cups (470ml) chicken broth
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 380 kcal / 1590 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 18g, 4g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 4g
• Protein: 32g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
2. 2.
   In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder to the pot. Stir well to combine.
4. 4.
   Pour in the Guinness beer and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
5. 5.
   Return the chicken thighs to the pot and add the sliced carrots and cubed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6.
   Cover the pot and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
7. 7.
   Serve the American Chinese Guinness Bottle Chicken Stew hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chicken thighs — For a healthier option, you can use skinless and boneless chicken thighs instead of bone-in and skin-on.
• Guinness beer — If you prefer a milder flavor, you can substitute the Guinness beer with a lighter beer or beef broth.

Tips & Tricks

• To enhance the flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in soy sauce and Chinese five-spice powder for 30 minutes before cooking.
• For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of chili paste or crushed red pepper flakes to the stew.
• Serve the stew with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
• Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences by adding more soy sauce or salt if needed.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and taste even better the next day.

Serving advice

Serve the American Chinese Guinness Bottle Chicken Stew hot, accompanied by steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with fresh cilantro for added freshness and aroma.

Presentation advice

Present the stew in a deep bowl, allowing the vibrant colors of the chicken, carrots, and potatoes to shine through. Sprinkle some chopped cilantro on top for an appealing touch.