Zimbabwe Chicken Stew Recipe
The Zimbabwe Chicken Stew Recipe is a traditional dish from Zimbabwe that offers a delicious and hearty meal. This stew combines tender chicken pieces with an assortment of flavorful vegetables and spices.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Stirring spoon
- Cutting board
- knife
- Measuring Spoons
- serving dishes
- Plates
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts boneless cut in serving pieces
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 onions finely chopped - medium size
- 2 tbspz butter
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 green bell peppers chopped
- 1/2 tsp thyme dried
- 1 tbsp parsley dried
- 1 tbsp paprika
- ¼ tsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp maggi granules
- 3 tomatoes chopped
- 2 spring onions chopped
- 6 tbsp peanut butter creamy
- 10 ounces frozen spinach or 1/2 pound fresh
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- a. Add the chopped onions.
- b. Cook until they become soft and translucent.
In the same pot, add the butter.
- a. Stir in the crushed garlic.
- b. Cook for a minute until the garlic releases its aroma.
Add the boneless chicken breast pieces to the pot.
- a. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- b. Cook the chicken until it turns golden brown on all sides.
Add the chopped green bell peppers to the pot.
- a. Mix in dried thyme, dried parsley, paprika, curry powder, and Maggi granules.
- b. Stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables with the flavorful spices.
Toss in the chopped tomatoes and spring onions.
- a. Cook everything together until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Reduce the heat to low and add the creamy peanut butter to the pot.
- a. Stir thoroughly to combine the peanut butter with the other ingredients, creating a rich and nutty base for the stew.
Add the thawed and drained frozen spinach or chopped fresh spinach to the stew.
- a. Mix well to incorporate the spinach into the dish.
Let the stew simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.
- a. Allow all the flavors to meld together and the chicken to become tender and infused with the delicious sauce.
Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Once the stew is fully cooked and the flavors have developed, it's ready to be served.
Notes
Marinate the chicken beforehand for enhanced flavor.
Use bone-in chicken pieces for richer taste and tenderness.
Pre-chop all the vegetables before starting to cook for efficiency.
Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
Stir the peanut butter well before adding it to the stew for smoothness.
Double the recipe and freeze portions for future meals.