How to Make Northern-Style Plum and Chicken Stew: Ingredients and Recipe

Sunday, February 01, 2026

SAEDNEWS: How to Make Northern-Style Plum Stew with Chicken: Complete Ingredients and Precise Cooking Tips

How to Make Northern-Style Plum and Chicken Stew: Ingredients and Recipe

According to SAEDNEWS, Stews made with fruit bring a world of unique and delightful flavors to the table. In these dishes, the distinctive taste of the fruit blends with meat or chicken and aromatic spices, creating an unforgettable experience. Green plums, the springtime green gems, are more than just seasonal fruit—they are a magical element in cooking. Their tart flavor can turn a simple stew into a symphony of tastes. If you want to try green plums with chicken, follow this recipe to experience a new and exciting flavor.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Ingredient

Amount

Chicken breast

300 g (about 4 pieces)

Green plums

1 cup

Dried mint

3 tablespoons

Parsley

5 tablespoons

Large onion

1

Sugar (optional)

1 tablespoon

Lemon juice or verjuice (optional)

1 tablespoon

Salt, black pepper, turmeric

To taste

Oil

As needed


Instructions

  1. Chop the chicken breasts into large pieces.

  2. In a suitable pan, sauté the chicken with a little oil.

  3. Add some salt, black pepper, and turmeric to the chicken and continue to sauté.

  4. In a separate pan, sauté the dried mint and parsley with a little oil.

  5. Chop the onion and fry it in a pot until golden.

  6. Add the sautéed herbs and chicken to the pot.

  7. Pour 4 cups of water into the pot and let the chicken cook.

  8. After about 45 minutes, once the chicken is fully cooked, add the green plums to the pot.

  9. Optionally, add a little lemon juice or verjuice for extra tanginess.

  10. If you prefer a slightly sweet flavor, add a small amount of sugar.

  11. Allow the stew to simmer until the oil rises to the surface and the flavors meld.

  12. Adjust salt and spices to taste, then serve the stew hot.

Enjoy your green plum chicken stew with steamed rice!


Additional Tips

  • Preparation time: ~10 minutes

  • Cooking time: ~40 minutes

  • Suitable for lunch or dinner, and can also be enjoyed as a pre-dawn meal during Ramadan.

  • This recipe serves 4 people.