Description
Nigerian Chicken Stew is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of West African cuisine right to your kitchen. This hearty stew features tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, infused with aromatic spices that will tantalize your taste buds. It’s perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or even a cozy night in, pairing excellently with rice, plantains, or yams. With its comforting taste and delightful aroma, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs bone-in chicken (thighs or drumsticks)
- 4 large Roma tomatoes
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers (or adjust for heat preference)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 onion (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, curry powder, thyme, and chopped onions for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the marinated chicken until browned on both sides; set aside.
- Blend together Roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, small red onion, and scotch bonnet peppers until smooth.
- In the same skillet, fry tomato paste for about 2 minutes before adding the blended sauce mixture. Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
- Stir in garlic powder, ginger powder, bouillon cube, and additional salt if needed.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: West African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg