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Nigerian Chicken Stew - The Best!

Nigerian Chicken Stew - The Best!

Discover the captivating flavors of Nigerian Chicken Stew - The Best! A hearty mix of spices and ingredients for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Lunch/Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine african, Nigerian
Servings 8 people
Calories 255 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • sheet pan

Ingredients
  

Roast

  • 3 pieces Red Bell Peppers Tatashe
  • 4 pieces Medium Tomatoes
  • 2 pieces Habanero Pepper Scotch Bonnet - Ata Rodo
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch Ginger Root

Chicken

  • 8 to 10 pieces Chicken Drumsticks
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Onion Diced

Stew

  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1½ to 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Chicken Bouillon Powder or Cubes

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Slice the tomatoes, peppers, and onions into two halves and place them in a sheet pan alongside the garlic cloves. Brush generously with oil and roast in a preheated oven at 425F for 30 minutes or until slightly charred. Blend with ginger and set aside.
  • Season the chicken with paprika, thyme, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of diced onions, and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken legs and fry until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining diced onions to the same pan and cook until translucent. Add the blended sauce and bay leaves; cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, paprika, curry powder, rosemary, bouillon powder, black pepper, and salt to taste.
  • Carefully add the fried chicken to the sauce and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent burning, adjusting the thickness of the stew with water or stock if necessary.
  • Serve over white rice, pasta, couscous, or freshly baked bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 293mgPotassium: 466mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1594IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken, chicken stew, stew
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