Chicken Luwombo Recipe / Restaurant Chicken Recipe / Ugandan foods

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories, while sunflower seed butter is often less expensive.

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 ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in peanut butter, ensuring it coats the chicken evenly.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add chopped bell peppers, carrots, and scotch bonnet pepper.

Season with salt, black pepper, bay leaves, curry powder, and thyme.

Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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