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Nigerian Chicken Stew
The classic Nigerian red stew made with chicken. Every home has their special version!
Total Time
85 min
Servings
8
Prep Time
25 min
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg chicken, cut into pieces
- 500g fresh tomatoes
- 4 red bell peppers
- 4 scotch bonnet peppers
- 3 medium onions
- 200ml vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- Curry, thyme, bay leaves
- 4 seasoning cubes
- Salt to taste
Nutrition Facts
450
Calories
35g
Protein
15g
Carbs
30g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Season chicken with onions, curry, thyme, and seasoning cubes.
- 2
Add a little water and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Remove chicken and fry in oil until golden. Set aside.
- 4
Blend tomatoes, bell peppers, scotch bonnet, and one onion.
- 5
In the same oil, add tomato paste and fry for 3 minutes.
- 6
Add blended peppers and fry on medium heat for 25-30 minutes.
- 7
Add chicken stock, seasoning, and fried chicken.
- 8
Simmer for 10 minutes and serve with rice or swallow.