Impromptu Chicken Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 stalk celery with leaves, chopped
• 1 large carrot chopped
• 2 potatoes cubed
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• hot sauce to taste (I used habanero, it’s got a nice flavor and good kick)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 can (12 oz.) beer (I used Asahi, a Japanese beer - really good!)
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a hot skillet, heat olive oil.
2. Saute onions until browned. Add soy sauce to de-glaze the pan.
3. Add chicken and cook until done.
4. Add spices, celery, carrot and beer. Cook about 20-30 minutes.
5. Add potatoes and water.
6. Cook another 30 or so minutes until thick and rich.
7. Serve with a nice bread and real butter!