H0W TO MAKE NIGERIAN CHICKEN PEPPER SOUP| CHICKEN PEPPER SOUP RECIPE #africancuisine

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are more accessible and milder.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive and flavorful.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: salt and pepper

Homemade mixes can control sodium and enhance flavors.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: fresh basil

Thyme offers a similar aromatic profile, while fresh basil is often more affordable.

Wash and clean the soft chicken, cutting it into pieces if necessary.

Blend the onion, yellow scotch bonnet, and red scotch bonnet peppers together and set aside.

Add the chicken to a pot along with some seasoning cubes, Cameroon pepper, and pepper soup spice, and let it steam to release its juices.

After a few minutes, add the blended pepper mix and enough water to cook the chicken.

Add the remaining pepper soup spice, crayfish powder, and seasoning cubes, then stir and taste for seasoning.

Cook on medium heat for about 6-8 minutes.

Chop the scent leaves and the remaining scotch bonnet pepper while the soup is cooking.

After 6 minutes, add the scent leaves and chopped pepper to the pot and turn off the heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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