Description
A flavorful and spicy Nigerian chicken stew.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 2–3 scotch bonnet peppers, blended
- 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in blended peppers, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste.
- Add thyme, curry powder, and salt. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Add chicken pieces and coat them well with the sauce.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add bell pepper and carrots. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or bread.
Notes
- Adjust pepper quantity for desired spice level.
- Let the stew sit for a few hours for better flavor.
- Use fresh tomatoes for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Nigerian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Spicy Nigerian Chicken Stew