Camp Foods – Chicken Stew

This camp recipe is not mine; I have made similar recipes and I really enjoy the flavors and complexity you get out of it. 

Ingredients

• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
• 3 to 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1 medium green pepper, sliced
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Place two pieces of chicken on each of four double thicknesses of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.). Divide the potatoes, carrots and green pepper among the packets. Top each with soup, water, salt and pepper. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly.
2. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Yield: 4 servings.

A variation on ingredients that I prefer is using canned chicken or precooked chicken strips you can buy in the packs. It cuts down on prep and cook time, and is easier to pack for camping. Space is always a commodity for riding and keeping meats fresh is the same issue.