Chef Azuki's Chicken Stew

Chef Azuki's family is eating more chicken lately.  Here she converted her Nikujaga or Beef Stew into a chicken stew for us all to savor.  Get in that back to school mode with this homey delicious dish!

Chef Azuki's Chicken Stew

1/2 onion chopped coarsely
1/2 tsp of canola oil
3 chicken breast cubed
3 carrots cubed
3 medium potatoes cubed
3 1/2 cups water
2 tsp.  hondashi
1 small package of saifun noodles (optional)
3 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
3 Tbsp mirin
2 tsp. sugar
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:
1.  Cook onions on medium heat with a small amount of oil in a pot until translucent
2.  Prepare saifun noodles in another smaller pot according to directions on the package
2.  Add chicken, carrots and potatoes. Cook on medium heat until chicken is almost cooked.
3.  Add water, sugar, hondashi and mix.
4.  Add saifun noodles, mirin, soy sauce. (If adding noodles you may need slightly more soy sauce)
5.  Lower heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
6.  Add 1/2 tsp salt if needed.
7.  Add peas to the pot and cook for a minute more.

Now  you're ready to serve.  Serve this with rice and you're set. This dish makes you feel warm and cozy!  Autumn is just around the corner.

BeaNspirations:  Our summer adventures are behind us and our home is welcoming us in.