Chicken Neck Stew
Chicken Neck Stew is a hearty, rustic dish made by simmering chicken necks with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and broth until the meat is tender and the liquid becomes rich and flavorful. It typically includes ingredients like onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and sometimes potatoes or tomatoes, and is a comforting staple in various home-cooking traditions, particularly in parts of the United States and Europe.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This stew is a high-protein dish due to the chicken necks, which also provide collagen and minerals like calcium and phosphorus from the bones. It is generally low in carbohydrates unless starchy vegetables are added, and a typical serving contains around 250-350 calories, depending on the recipe and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 10 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Chicken Neck Stew is culturally interesting as it represents a 'nose-to-tail' eating philosophy, utilizing a less common cut to create a nutritious, waste-reducing meal. Nutritionally, the slow-cooked bones release beneficial compounds like gelatin, which supports gut and joint health.
