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Japanese chicken and chestnut stew

A tasty and healthy dish to serve for your guests.

What you need

450 g skinless boneless chicken breasts
60 ml soy sauce
6 tsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
2 1/2 cm root ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
100 g fine green beans
425 g canned chestnuts, drained
600 ml chicken stock
6 tsp soy sauce
1 pinch sugar
seasoning
50 g bean sprouts, cut into 2 1/2 cm lengths
2 tsp arrowroot

Method

  1. Cut the chicken into cubes. Place in a bowl with the soy sauce. Toss well to coat. Leave to marinate for 15 min.

  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and ginger. Fry for 1 min. Add the carrots and beans to the pan. Fry for 5 min, stirring frequently. Remove from pan and set aside.

  3. Add the chicken and any remaining marinade to the pan. Fry for 8-10 min, stirring frequently until cooked. Return vegetables to the pan. Add the chestnuts, stock, remaining soy sauce, sugar and seasoning. Bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 min.

  4. Stir in the bean sprouts. Heat through for 5 min.

  5. Mix the arrowroot with enough cold water to form a smooth paste. Stir into the pan. Simmer for 2-3 min or until thickened.

  6. Spoon the stew into a warmed serving bowl.

  • Low in fat
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  • Preparation15 minutes
    Cook31 minutes
    Waiting »15 minutes
    Marinate15 minutes
    Total1 hour, 1 minute
  • Energy412 kcal/serving
    Fat2.15 g/serving
    Carbohydrates36.66 g/serving
    Glycaemic Index40
    Glycaemic Load3.70
  • Japanese chicken and chestnut stew

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Guideline Daily Amounts
Per portion Per 100g Men Women
Energy (kj) 1727 347 10475 8350
Energy (kcal) 412 83.0 2500 2000
Protein (g) 32.5 6.53
Carbohydrate (g) 46.3 9.31 345 275
Fat (g) 10.7 2.15 95 70
Fat (saturated) (g) 1.75 0.35
Fibre (g) 2.55 0.51
Sodium (mg) 2355 473
Salt (equivalent) (g) 5.89 1.18 7 5
Per Portion Per 100g RDA
Vitamin A (µg) 1046 210 800
Vitamin B-12 (µg) 0.44 0.09 1
Vitamin B-6 (mg) 1.04 0.21 2
Vitamin C (mg) 43.2 8.68 60
Vitamin D (µg) 0.00 0.00 266
Vitamin E (mg) 1.88 0.38 10
Zinc (mg) 1.54 0.31 15
Calcium (mg) 106 21.4 800
Folate (mcg) 78.5 15.8 200
Iron (mg) 4.01 0.81 14
Magnesium (mg) 125 25.3 300
Niacin (mg) 14.8 2.97 18
Pantothenic acid (mg) 1.56 0.31 6
Riboflavin (mg) 0.36 0.07 1.6
Phosphorous (mg) 412 83.0 800
Thiamin (mg) 0.34 0.07 1.4

This recipe is:

  • Low in fatLow in fat
  • Demi-vegDemi-veg
  • Citrus freeCitrus free
  • Corn freeCorn-free
  • Cow-dairy freeCow-dairy free
  • Dairy freeDairy free
  • Egg freeEgg free
  • Peanut freePeanut free
  • Shellfish freeShellfish free

What the text colours mean:

  • Low in fat
  • High in fibre
  • Rich source
  • Known source

This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.

The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible seasoning or unavailable

IMPORTANT: You should consult a doctor before making any significant dietary changes. The information presented here or made available through this website is intended as a guide to help you plan a healthy diet. It is not intended to replace or substitute for the services of trained health professionals.

Highlights
Diet
Low in fatLow in fat
Demi-vegDemi-veg
Allergy and intolerance profile
Citrus freeCitrus free
Corn freeCorn-free
Cow-dairy freeCow-dairy free
Dairy freeDairy free
Egg freeEgg free
Peanut freePeanut free
Shellfish freeShellfish free
Suitable for cooking in
Occasion
Convenience
Add rice for a complete meal
Meal type
Main.stews, casseroles, curries
Main ingredient
Poultry
Cuisine style
Asian.japanese
Cheffy specials
Classic recipe
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