Kenyan Chicken Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew originating from Kenya, slow-cooked with chicken, vegetables, and spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 teaspoons intensely smoky paprika
- ●1 tablespoon kenyan stew spice blendavailable in most African or international grocery stores
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ●2 cups chicken broth
- ●1 cup water
- ●2 large potatoespeeled and cubed
- ●2 medium carrotspeeled and sliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 5
Add the paprika, stew spice blend, and tomato paste to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the chicken broth, water, potatoes, and carrots to the pot.
- 7
Return the chicken to the pot and bring the stew to a boil.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- 9
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.