How can I store the stew?

In the fridge: store airtight for 2 days. In the freezer: up to 2 months, without the filo pastry. Reheat gently in a pot or in the microwave, bake the filo pastry separately until crispy.

Can I replace the chicken with chicken breast?

Yes, but chicken breast dries out faster. Chicken thighs provide more flavor and remain juicy.

Can I bake the filo pastry in advance?

Yes, you can bake the filo pastry a few hours in advance and store it in an airtight container.

What if I can't find za'atar?

You can make a blend of thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac. Without sumac, you can use some lemon zest.

Can I make this dish without raisins?

Sure, but they do add a subtle sweet touch. You can also replace them with pieces of dried apricot or dates.

Chicken stew with za'atar, butternut, raisins, and crispy filo pastry

Name: Chicken stew with za'atar, butternut, raisins, and crispy filo pastry
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4P
Ingredients: 500 g chicken thighs, just the meat; 1 small butternut, peeled and diced; 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 red onions, finely chopped; 2 to 3 tbsp za&#39;atar spices; 1 tbsp olive oil; 500 ml water; 50 g raisins; Pepper and salt; 8 sheets of filo pastry; 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil; 1 tbsp za&#39;atar spices

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This stew is a real autumn favorite: spicy chicken with pumpkin, carrots, and potatoes, flavored with za'atar and raisins for a slight sweet touch. The whole dish gets a festive finish with a crispy filo pastry crust that you can break at the table. Comfort food with a surprising twist! I could eat this forever, and with plenty of vegetables on the side! Love it!

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Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 4P

Stew
500 g chicken thighs, just the meat
1 small butternut, peeled and diced
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 red onions, finely chopped
2 to 3 tbsp za'atar spices
1 tbsp olive oil
500 ml water
50 g raisins
Pepper and salt

Crispy filo pastry
8 sheets of filo pastry
2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
1 tbsp za'atar spices

500 g chicken thighs, just the meat
1 small butternut, peeled and diced
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 red onions, finely chopped
2 to 3 tbsp za'atar spices
1 tbsp olive oil
500 ml water
50 g raisins
Pepper and salt

8 sheets of filo pastry
2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
1 tbsp za'atar spices

Make it veggie!

Replace the chicken with 400 g of chickpeas (canned, rinsed, and drained) and optionally add 150 g of cauliflower florets. Let it stew in the same way: the chickpeas provide a nice bite and pair perfectly with the sweet pumpkin and the spicy za'atar.

Preparation method

How do you make this?

Cut the chicken meat into four pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a stew and color the chicken until nice and golden brown on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.

Fry the garlic and the finely chopped red onion in the same pot until they are translucent.

Add the pumpkin, carrot and potato. Stir-fry briefly.

Put the chicken back in the pot, add 500 ml of water, add the za'atar and raisins. Bring to the boil and simmer gently under the lid for 20 minutes. Check whether the vegetables are done.

In the meantime, preheat the oven to 180 °C. Cut the filo pastry sheets into quarters. Brush each piece with melted butter or olive oil and sprinkle with the za'atar herbs. crinkle them slightly and place them together in a circle on baking paper, about the size of your stew.

Bake the filo pastry circles in the oven at 180° for 10 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.

Serve the stew in a large bowl and place the crispy filo pastry lid on top. Scoop out by breaking the crust.

Tips

For extra flavor, you can use a little chicken broth instead of just water.
Serve with a fresh salad with cucumber and yogurt for contrast.
Prefer vegetarian? See the veggie version at the bottom!
Za’atar is a spice blend made from thyme, sumac, and sesame. It can be found in most supermarkets or Middle Eastern stores.