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Nigerian Peppered Chicken Stew

Cultural Context

Originating from Nigeria, Peppered Chicken Stew is a vibrant dish often served at celebrations and gatherings. This stew showcases the bold flavors of local spices and peppers, making it a staple in Nigerian cuisine. Today, it enjoys popularity beyond Nigeria, with variations appearing in many West African communities and among diaspora worldwide.

NigerianNGmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Hard Chicken
Diced onions
2 tbsp dried thyme
2 tbsp curry powder
Bouillon powder/Maggi
Salt
Ginger powder
1 Cup of Water
Enough oil for deep frying chicken
Some long red peppers
Bell peppers
3 cloves of garlic
Thumb size ginger
Scotch bonnet peppers
2 onions
Oil to fry stew
Chicken stock
Some diced onions
3 tbsp curry powder
3 tbsp dried thyme
Bouillon powder/ Maggi
Salt
2 tbsp crayfish
Sliced Onions

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade blends can be healthier and tailored to taste, while salt is a basic alternative.

1

Marinate hard chicken with ginger powder, bouillon powder, and salt.

2

Heat enough oil in a deep pan for frying the chicken until golden brown.

3

Blend long red peppers, bell peppers, garlic, thumb-sized ginger, and scotch bonnet peppers until smooth.

4

In a separate pot, heat oil to fry the stew and add diced onions, cooking until translucent.

5

Add blended pepper mixture to the pot and cook for a few minutes.

6

Stir in chicken stock, curry powder, dried thyme, and crayfish, adjusting seasoning with salt if needed.

7

Add fried chicken to the stew and simmer until fully cooked.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Peppered ChickenChicken Stew

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