PERFECT NIGERIAN CHICKEN STEW: OVEN ROASTED NIGERIAN STEW

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

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

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

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

Marinate chicken parts (wings, drumsticks, thighs) with garlic powder, bouillon cubes, salt, thyme, curry powder, paprika powder, and dried basil for 2 hours (overnight is better).

Blend canned tomatoes, bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger until desired consistency is reached.

Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium to high heat.

Brown marinated chicken on all sides for 5-6 minutes, then transfer to a bowl.

In the same pan, add more oil if needed and heat on medium heat.

Fry sliced onions for 2-3 minutes until translucent.

Add curry leaves and fry for a few more minutes.

Transfer blended pepper mix into the pan and add chicken broth to clean out the blender.

Add bouillon cubes and salt, and optional thyme or additional spices.

Cover and transfer to the oven, baking at 170 degrees Celsius for 40 minutes.

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