Nigerian Chicken Stew
Nigerian Chicken Stew is a bold, spicy, and flavorful dish made with tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich tomato-pepper sauce. Perfectly paired with rice, plantains, or cauliflower rice, this West African classic is easy to make and customizable to your spice preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Nigerian / West African
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken thighs
3 tomatoes
1 red bell pepper
1 habanero pepper (use ½ for less spice)
½ cup olive oil
1 cup chicken stock (broth)
1 onion
1 teaspoon bouillon powder
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
Extra salt and black pepper for the chicken rub
Instructions
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Rub chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a pan and brown the chicken thighs for about 10 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
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Blend tomatoes, red bell pepper, habanero pepper, and half of the onion (leave the other half whole for later).
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In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
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Add the blended mixture to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes.
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Add chicken thighs, chicken stock, bouillon powder, curry powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt to the pan. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Notes
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For less spiciness, reduce the number of habanero peppers.
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Use an air fryer for browning chicken without extra oil.
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Substitute chicken with drumsticks or a mix of thighs and drumsticks.
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This stew is keto-friendly when served with cauliflower rice.
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