Stewing Techniques: Cooking Chicken and Beef to Perfection

What is the best way to cook a stewing chicken or frozen beef? Discover healthy recipes using stew meat that go beyond traditional stews, focusing on tenderizing techniques and preserving nutritional value through slow cooking.

How to Cook a Stewing Chicken

Published Sep,14 2011 | By Fred Decker

Most chickens sold in American supermarkets are slaughtered when very young and tender, to provide the greatest possible versatility in cooking. The only problem with this practice is that the birds are rather bland, because they haven't lived long enough to develop a strong chicken flavor.