Poulet mijoté à la tomate

Ingrédients

• 3 lbs chicken (cut up for stew)
• 3 tbsp green seasoning
• 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 large tomato, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 2-3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 6-7 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
• 2 stems scallions, sliced
• 2-3 wiri wiri peppers or desired hot pepper
• 2-3 small chicken bouillon cubes or 1 large (salt may be substituted)
• 3-4 tbsp oil for cooking
• Boiling water in kettle on reserve (enough to cover the meat)
• Salt to taste

Préparation

1. 1

   Wash and dry chicken. Chop into 3-4 inch...: Wash and dry chicken. Chop into 3-4 inch pieces. Season with green seasoning, ginger, salt, and oil. Let marinate minimum 1 hour.

2. 2

   Add 3-4 tbsp oil to a pot. Saute...: Add 3-4 tbsp oil to a pot. Saute onions, garlic, pepper until fragrant. Add fresh tomatoes. Saute until tomatoes have wilted. Add tomato paste, thyme, bouillon, and chicken. Let chicken cook 15-20 minutes in it's own juices. Stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   When 3/4 of the liquid has evaporated add...: When 3/4 of the liquid has evaporated add enough hot water to barely cover the meat. Let meat boil until chicken is cooked and gravy has reduced by 1/3 (about 25 minutes). Add scallions when stew is almost done.