Nigerian Chicken Stew: Discover Authentic Flavor Today!
Nigerian Chicken Stew is a rich and flavorful dish made with tender chicken pieces simmered in a spicy tomato sauce, perfect for serving with rice or bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Nigerian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
- 4 large tomatoes, blended
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 red bell peppers, blended
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers, blended
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground garlic
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the blended tomatoes, red bell peppers, and scotch bonnet peppers.
- Cook the mixture for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens and the oil begins to separate.
- Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat them in the sauce.
- Season with ginger, garlic, thyme, curry powder, and salt.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier stew, add more scotch bonnet peppers.
- This stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with rice, plantains, or bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg