Description
A delicious and flavorful Nigerian Chicken Stew, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, served with rice or plantains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs bone-in chicken (thighs or drumsticks), cleaned
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large Roma tomatoes
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers (or 1 for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 bouillon cube
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, curry powder, thyme, and chopped onion. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinaded chicken pieces and sear until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine Roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, small red onion, and scotch bonnet peppers. Blend until smooth.
- In the same skillet, add tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes. Then add the blended sauce and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic powder, ginger powder, and bouillon cube. Adjust salt to taste and mix well.
- Add the browned chicken back into the skillet. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Serve the Nigerian Chicken Stew hot with rice or fried plantains.
Notes
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Nigerian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Nigerian Chicken Stew, Chicken Stew, Nigerian Cuisine, Hearty Meals, Spicy Stew