Description
A rich, flavorful Nigerian Chicken Stew made with tender chicken, bold spices, tomatoes, and peppers. This comforting West African classic pairs perfectly with rice and fills your home with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
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2.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp curry powder
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1 tsp thyme
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1 onion, chopped
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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4 large Roma tomatoes
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1 red bell pepper
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1 small red onion
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2 scotch bonnet peppers (or 1 for less heat)
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp ginger powder
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1 bouillon cube (Maggi or Knorr)
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Salt to taste
Instructions
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Place chicken in a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, curry powder, thyme, and chopped onion. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until browned, then remove and set aside.
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Blend tomatoes, red bell pepper, small red onion, and scotch bonnet peppers until smooth.
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In the same pot, fry tomato paste for 2 minutes.
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Pour in the blended mixture and cook for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Add garlic powder, ginger powder, bouillon cube, and additional salt. Stir well.
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Add chicken back into the sauce, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until tender and flavorful.
Notes
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Adjust the number of scotch bonnet peppers depending on spice preference.
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Add a splash of water or broth if the stew gets too thick.
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Tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (including marinating)
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Nigerian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg