Nigerian Chicken Stew

Nigerian chicken stew is a delightful West African stew made with chicken thighs and simmered in a savory sauce made with tomatoes and peppers. It is so versatile and can be eaten with many different dishes!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken thighs
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 habanero pepper (use 1/2 if you don't want it too spicy)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 cup chicken stock (broth)
• 1 onion
• 1 tsp bouillon powder
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• extra salt and black pepper (for the chicken rub)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash and pat dry the chicken.
2. 2Rub the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, and leave them in a bowl.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a pan.
4. 4Brown the chicken on each side (about 10 minutes each).
5. 5Cut the onion into two and chop one part into small pieces.
6. 6When the chicken is done, take it out and set it aside.
7. 7Blend the tomatoes, red bell pepper, habanero pepper, and the other half of the onion.
8. 8Sauté the chopped onion in the oil till translucent.
9. 9Pour the blended tomato and pepper mix and boil for 5 minutes.
10. 10Add the chicken, chicken stock, bouillon, black pepper, curry, and thyme.
11. 11Taste for salt and add more if necessary.
12. 12Cook for 20 minutes or until chicken is done.