Booyah Chicken

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I learned this dish while stationed at Kleine Brogel AB, Belgium. It is authentic!

Submitted by Rayna Jordan
Updated on July 14, 2022
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

  • 2 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat

  • 1 ½ pounds pork shoulder roast

  • 7 cups water

  • 3 cups chicken broth

  • 3 cloves garlic, whole

  • 2 bay leaves

  • water to cover

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 cups diced onion

  • 2 cups diced carrots

  • 2 stalks celery, diced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 6 potatoes, unpeeled and diced

  • 1 ½ cups fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ cup frozen green peas

  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

  1. Combine the chicken, beef, pork, water and broth in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add whole cloves of garlic and bay leaves, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 hours.

  2. Remove chicken, beef and pork. Strip meats from bones and cut into bite size pieces. Strain stock in pot and add water to yield 8 cups of stock. Return meats to broth.

  3. Heat oil in a medium skillet and saute the onion, carrot, celery and minced garlic for about 5 minutes. Add saute mixture to pot along with the potatoes, beans, tomatoes, salt, rosemary, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. Stir in the peas, lemon zest and red pepper. Heat through and serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

664 Calories
35g Fat
28g Carbs
56g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 664
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 12g 61%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 794mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 56g 111%
Vitamin C 27mg 29%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 1139mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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