Delicious Kuku Kienyeji with Matoke | Easy & Tasty Kenyan Recipe #kienyeji #chicken #matoke

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

matoke

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while regular potatoes are widely available.

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 grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate chopped green bell peppers and carrots, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Add the chicken pieces, browning them on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in chicken stock and season with salt, black pepper, and bay leaves.

Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Meanwhile, peel and chop the matoke into large chunks.

Add the matoke to the pot, stirring gently to combine.

Cook for an additional 20-25 minutes until matoke is tender.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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