Chicken Back Stew

Chicken Back Stew is a hearty, slow-cooked dish made from chicken backs, a bony but flavorful cut, simmered with vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery. It's a classic comfort food, often originating from home kitchens and rural cooking traditions where using the whole animal is valued for its economy and depth of flavor.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This stew is a high-protein, moderate-fat dish, with the collagen from the bones creating a rich, gelatinous broth. A typical serving provides a good source of minerals like phosphorus and selenium, with a calorie range of approximately 250-350 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	480 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Collagen	Notable amount

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the principle of 'nose-to-tail' eating, transforming a less popular cut into a nutritious meal. Nutritionally, the long simmering process extracts beneficial compounds like collagen and minerals from the bones, which are not as readily available from boneless cuts.