The BEST African Chicken Stew 🇬🇳 | Sauce Tomate au Poulet (Mafè Soupou)

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while using water is budget-friendly.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Honey mustard adds sweetness, while vinegar is a low-cost alternative.

Prepare the chicken by marinating it with lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and ginger.

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

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in green bell pepper and carrots, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Add marinated chicken to the pot, browning on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate diced tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring well.

Add bay leaves, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the mixture.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 30-40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot with rice.

Cooking Techniques

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