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Nigerian Chicken Stew

Nigerian Chicken Stew

Nigerian chicken stew is a delightful West African dish made with chicken thighs in a savory tomato and pepper sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine African
Servings 6 servings
Calories 449 kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 habanero pepper use ½ if you don't want it too spicy
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken stock (broth)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 teaspoon bouillon powder
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • extra salt and black pepper for the chicken rub

Instructions
 

  • Wash and pat dry the chicken.
  • Rub the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, and leave them in a bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan.
  • Brown the chicken on each side (about 10 minutes each).
  • Cut the onion into two and chop one part into small pieces.
  • When the chicken is done, take it out and set it aside.
  • Blend the tomatoes, red bell pepper, habanero pepper, and the other half of the onion.
  • Sauté the chopped onion in the oil till translucent.
  • Pour the blended tomato and pepper mix and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, chicken stock, bouillon, black pepper, curry, and thyme.
  • Taste for salt and add more if necessary.
  • Cook for 20 minutes or until chicken is done.

Notes

This recipe serves 6 and contains 2 net carbs per serving. You can mix and match chicken parts for the stew. If it's too spicy, adjust the amount of habanero pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 37gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 352mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 755IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken stew, Comfort Food, main dish, Nigerian Chicken Stew, savory stew, West African recipes
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