Traditional Kenyan Kienyeji Chicken Recipe 🇰🇪 Step-by-Step from My Home Kitchen”

kienyeji chicken

🥗Healthier: organic chicken

💰Cheaper: regular chicken

Organic chicken offers a similar taste with less environmental impact.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier while sunflower oil is more cost-effective.

Clean the kienyeji chicken thoroughly under running water.

Cut the chicken into pieces and marinate with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper for 30 minutes.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and green bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate the marinated chicken pieces into the pot, browning on all sides for 8-10 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Add chopped carrots and chili peppers, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

Stir in chopped spinach and coriander, cooking until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot with ugali or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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