Chicken, porcini & spelt stew

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• Sascha

  02 January 2011

  Sascha rated and commented on this recipe

  

  As a basic receipe, this was very good. However I the second time I added some extra veg; leak, few frozen peas and some carrots. Also more garlic than suggested.

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• kimkap

  05 January 2011

  kimkap commented on this recipe

  This is such a simple dish and so easy on the washing up (or so my husband says). Served it with some crusty bread - delicious. Will definitely be doing this one again.

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• Michela

  06 January 2011

  Michela rated and commented on this recipe

  

  forgot to rate!! 5 stars :-)

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• Michela

  06 January 2011

  Michela commented on this recipe

  more mistakes!! 4 stars!

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• Jason

  22 May 2011

  Jason rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very easy to prepare, very easy to cook, very tasty! Even my 7-year old son, who's a very fussy eater enjoyed this! Will definitely do this again.

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• springbob

  29 May 2011

  springbob commented on this recipe

  Eventually found spelt and got round to making this. It's really tasty. I'll def make it again.

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• alice4991

  31 October 2011

  alice4991 commented on this recipe

  where do i buy spelt from??? cant find it any where!!

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• kivo

  11 November 2011

  kivo commented on this recipe

  alice4991 try 'ebly' you can get this in most supermarkets. if you have a waitrose near you try in there as they normally have things like this too

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• delsh21

  24 January 2012

  delsh21 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Tried this last night and was worried that it might be a bit bland but it was really lovely. I couldn't find spelt in Sainsbury's so used a mixed bean and pearl barley mix. Also added a couple of leeks and some creme fraiche as it was a bit runny due to not having the spelt to thicken it up.

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• grumpy

  16 February 2012

  grumpy commented on this recipe

  Looking forward to trying this - do you need to soak the spelt overnight before cooking?

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• grumpy

  16 February 2012

  grumpy commented on this recipe

  Looking forward to trying this - do you need to soak the spelt overnight before cooking?

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• Lreeve

  30 April 2012

  Lreeve rated and commented on this recipe

  

  On the whole a very tasty recipe, the porcini mushroom gave such a great flavour to the whole dish. I had to substitute pearl barley as I can't get hold of spelt but it was absolutely gorgeous, it got a thumbs up to put on our menu again from my husband so it will be repeated

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• Tazmin

  17 November 2012

  Tazmin rated and commented on this recipe

  

  The porcini mushrooms made this so delish! I added two sprigs of rosemary and some chopped ginger. Cooked it longer as I didn't enjoy the spelt so crunchy. (Other sources recommend soaking the spelt overnight and cooking it 1-1.5 hrs.) Will make it again.

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• dindins

  02 December 2012

  dindins rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Lovely winter dinner! Filling and very tasty...changed some ingredients as couldnt find them, pearl barley for Spelt and chestnut mushrooms for Porcini..still lovely!

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• Damiend

  04 January 2013

  Damiend commented on this recipe

  Great recipe...added the leeks and peas to give it a bit more substance. Also, a dash of white wine when sweating the veg

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• katie

  28 January 2013

  katie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really delicious, and very quick and easy - will definitely be making this again.

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• Kochin_Veronica

  14 February 2013

  Kochin_Veronica rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This dish is simply delicious! I have used 150 g of pearl barley instead of spelt and this quantity worked just fine. It wasn´t runny at all and on top, the extra carrots I added contributed to the altogether spectacular aroma. Definetely a 5 star dish!!!

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Ingredients

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs , sliced into strips
• olive oil
• 1 onion , halved and sliced
• 1 garlic clove , chopped
• 15g porcini , soaked in a small bowl of boiling water
• 100g pearled spelt
• 350ml chicken stock
• a small bunch parsley , chopped

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Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Ready in 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs , sliced into strips
• olive oil
• 1 onion , halved and sliced
• 1 garlic clove , chopped
• 15g porcini , soaked in a small bowl of boiling water
• 100g pearled spelt
• 350ml chicken stock
• a small bunch parsley , chopped

Per serving

360 kcalories, protein 28.7g, carbohydrate 40.2g, fat 10.5 g, saturated fat 1.9g, fibre 4.4g, salt 1.62 g

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