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Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onions are translucent and the vegetables have softened slightly. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.","group":"Chicken Stew Base","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Chicken Stew Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken thighs, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.","group":"Chicken Stew Base","title":"Pour in the chicken broth","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Chicken Stew Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside on a plate. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, then return the shredded chicken back to the pot. 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