How to Make Ivory Coast Style Kedjenou Chicken Stew with Boiled White Rice

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while sunflower oil is cost-effective.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder and less expensive.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Oregano adds flavor, while dried basil is often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and scotch bonnet peppers; mix well.

Season with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Cover the pot and reduce heat to low; simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Add sliced carrots and zucchini; cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until vegetables are soft.

Remove bay leaves before serving; garnish with fresh coriander and lime juice.

Serve hot with rice or fufu.

Cooking Techniques

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