Nigerian
Chicken Stew

Serves 4
Prep Time: 30 min to cook hen
Cook Time: 30 min

Ingredient List

2 large bell pepper
6 large roma tomatoes
1 habanero pepper
1 medium onion
1/2 cup canola oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 tbsp. chicken bouillon
1 cooked hen (cut into medium pieces)
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce


Cut up tomatoes, peppers (both) and onions and place in blender. Puree mixture until well blended. In a stockpot, pour 1/2 cup of canola oil and place over medium heat. Mince garlic cloves and add to hot oil. Let garlic cook for 30 seconds then pour pureed tomato/pepper/onion mixture into pot. At this time, add curry powder, thyme and bouillon into the pot and mix. Cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, add 1 can of tomato sauce and mix. Continue to cook uncovered for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, add cooked chicken pieces into stew and reduce heat to low, allow to simmer for about 10 more minutes and serve hot over rice or with any other staple.