Description
Discover the secret to making authentic Nigerian Chicken Stew at home in just 20 minutes. This easy, no-fuss recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with tender chicken simmered in a rich, spice-infused tomato-based broth.
Ingredients
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 bell pepper, diced
– 2 tomatoes, diced
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– 1 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1 teaspoon curry powder
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
– Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the diced bell pepper and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, ground ginger, curry powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat them in the sauce.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let the stew simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
8. Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Serve the Nigerian Chicken Stew hot, over steamed rice or with fufu on the side.
Notes
– For a thicker stew, you can mash some of the tomatoes or blend a portion of the sauce.
– Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
– This stew can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Chicken, Turkey & Pork Mains
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Nigerian, West African