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Delicious bowl of Nigerian chicken stew with vibrant vegetables and spices

Nigerian Chicken Stew

A comforting, bold tomato-based stew made with chicken and a variety of spices, perfect for pairing with rice or plantains.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: African, Nigerian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients
  • 2.5 lbs bone-in chicken (thighs or drumsticks), cleaned
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Vegetable Ingredients
  • 4 large Roma tomatoes buy good tomatoes if it's summer
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 pieces scotch bonnet peppers use 1 for less heat
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Seasoning Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, curry powder, thyme, and chopped onions. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken pieces until browned on both sides. Set aside.
Cooking
  1. Blend tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and scotch bonnets into a smooth mixture.
  2. In the same skillet, fry tomato paste for 2 minutes. Add the blended sauce, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add garlic powder, ginger powder, bouillon cube, and salt. Stir to combine.
  4. Return chicken to the pot and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is tender and the stew thickens.

Notes

Serve hot with white rice, fried plantains, or cauliflower rice. For extra drama, crisp up the chicken skin in the oven.