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Thick Rich Chicken Stew: A Household Staple

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 8 July 2021.

Published on July 8, 2021, this recipe for thick rich chicken stew has been a household staple for years, thanks to its quick preparation time and delicious flavor.

One of the key reasons this stew cooks fast is because chicken cooks quickly, making it an ideal choice for busy households.

Ingredients:

  • 1 kg chicken cut into eight pieces
  • 1 tomato, grated
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 50g tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste/mince
  • 1 capsicum, diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 chicken cubes
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 cup water

Instructions:

Start by heating oil in a pan over medium heat and sautéing the onions until they are soft. Add the garlic and ginger paste, and sauté for a few seconds.

Next, add the grated tomato, cumin, and black pepper, and mix well.

Now add the chicken and cook for one to two minutes, then add the capsicum and mix well.

Put in the tomato paste, crumble, and the chicken cubes, and cover with a lid until the chicken has released its natural juices.

When almost cooked, add one cup of water and bring to a boil. Finish off with the juice of lime.

Serve hot with vegetable rice.

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