HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN TOMATO STEW With Frozen Tomato// MY unique Nigerian Stew

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Wash the chicken thoroughly and place it in a pot.

Add seasonings: seasoning cubes, dried rosemary, thyme, and onions to the chicken.

Pour water into the pot and cover it to let the chicken boil.

Once the chicken is boiled, heat oil in a separate pan.

Remove the chicken from the pot and fry it in the heated oil, then set aside.

Add frozen tomatoes directly into the pot with the chicken broth, keeping the heat on.

Add chopped onions and garlic to the tomatoes in the pot.

Cook the mixture for about 15 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the flavors infuse.

Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down, or place it in the freezer to cool quickly.

Blend the cooked tomato mixture until smooth.

Using the same oil from frying the chicken, add onions to the pot and fry until caramelized.

Add the blended tomato mixture to the pot with the caramelized onions.

Incorporate remaining spices and seasonings, including bay leaves, garlic powder, ginger powder, and extra curry, along with salt.

Let the stew cook for about 20 minutes until it thickens.

Add the fried chicken back into the stew and mix well to infuse the flavors.

Adjust the oil in the stew for color and flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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