NIGERIAN RESTAURANT SPECIAL CHICKEN PEPPER SOUP WITH SWEET POTATO

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: habanero peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Habaneros maintain heat while being more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper.

scent leaves

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Cilantro offers a similar flavor profile.

Prepare sweet potatoes by cutting them into pieces.

Add the cut chicken to a large pot.

Add seasoning cubes and pepper soup spice to the chicken, without adding any liquid.

Stir to combine the ingredients and cover the pot to steam for a few minutes.

Add the cut sweet potatoes to the pot.

Add enough water to cover the chicken and sweet potatoes.

Mix to combine all the flavors and taste for seasoning.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.

Blend scotch bonnet peppers, onion, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic together to make a mix.

Roast the blended mix in an oven or air fryer for about 20 minutes.

Add the roasted mix to the pot along with scent leaves and stir.

Serve hot, optionally with boiled rice.

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