Spicy Nigerian Chicken Stew
A flavorful and spicy Nigerian chicken stew simmered in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, perfect for an authentic West African meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 4 large tomatoes
- 3 red bell peppers
- 2 Scotch bonnet peppers
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon bouillon powder (optional)
Instructions
- Blend tomatoes, red bell peppers, Scotch bonnet peppers, and half of the onion until smooth.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Pour in the blended pepper mixture and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomato paste, thyme, curry powder, salt, black pepper, and bouillon powder; stir well.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and mix to coat with the sauce.
- Pour in chicken broth, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot with rice or yam.
Notes
For extra depth, marinate the chicken in spices and a little oil for 30 minutes before cooking. Serve with white rice or fufu for a complete traditional meal.
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