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Nigerian Chicken Stew

A rich and flavorful stew made with chicken, tomatoes, and a blend of spices, popular in Nigerian cuisine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Nigerian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces Use bone-in pieces for more flavor.
Vegetables
  • 2 cups tomatoes, chopped Fresh or canned.
  • 1 cup onion, chopped Red onion preferred.
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped Any color.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced Fresh ginger.
Spices
  • 2 tablespoons ground crayfish Optional but recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon ground pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon thyme Dried thyme.
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning cube Maggi or similar.
Liquids
  • 1 cup chicken broth Or water.
  • 1 cup vegetable oil For frying.

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Rinse the chicken pieces and pat them dry. Season with salt and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Make the Stew Base
  1. In the same pot, add the chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
  2. Add the chopped tomatoes and bell pepper, cooking until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
Combine and Simmer
  1. Return the chicken to the pot and add the chicken broth, crayfish, ground pepper, thyme, and seasoning cube.
  2. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This stew can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day. Adjust the spice level to your preference.

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