Nigerian Chicken Stew Recipe: A Juicy Taste of Home Cooking
N Nigerian Chicken Stew is a flavorful dish that embodies the essence of home cooking in Nigeria. It’s hearty, rich, and perfect for any family gathering.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Nigerian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 4 tomatoes, blended
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bell peppers, blended
- 1 tablespoon ground crayfish
- 1 tablespoon ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add the blended tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until reduced.
- Stir in the tomato paste, ground crayfish, ground pepper, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated with the sauce.
- Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
Notes
- Serve with rice or yam for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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