Chicken Vegetable Stew & Rice (Palatable, Spicy & Nutritious West African Dish) Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Chicken | 3 1⁄2 Pound (Can substitute equivalent Beef or Shrimp) | |
| Frozen chopped spinach | 20 Ounce | |
| Onions | 2 Medium | |
| Curry powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Paprika | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Ginger | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Thyme | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic | 4 Clove (20 gm) | |
| Garlic powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Black pepper | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cayenne pepper | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Tomatoes | 3 Medium | |
| Canned tomato paste | 12 Ounce | |
| Canned tomato sauce | 6 Ounce | |
| Olive oil | 1⁄8 Cup (2 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 879 Calories from Fat 492
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55 g84.3%
Saturated Fat 14.7 g73.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 238.1 mg79.4%
Sodium 1114 mg46.4%
Total Carbohydrates 32 g10.6%
Dietary Fiber 9.4 g37.5%
Sugars 15 g
Protein 68 g136%
Vitamin A 281.9% Vitamin C 121.1%
Calcium 22.1% Iron 55.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Mince 3/4 of 1 of the onions together with the garlic cloves. Rub this mixture onto the chicken pieces along with thyme, curry powder, paprika, ginger, and black, pepper (cayenne-optional).
In large pot & covered for faster cooking time, let seasoned chicken cook for about 30 minutes on medium or until done (Cook about 15-20 minutes or so on each side; meat should be white). Use wooden spoon to turn over chicken so as not to tear chicken pieces.
Chop the leftover 1/4 onion piece. In another pot while seasoned chicken is cooking, boil chopped spinach together with chopped leftover onion (there should be 1 remaining) and let cook about 15 minutes. When done, drain spinach and put aside.
In a pan, heat 1/8 cup of olive or vegetable oil until hot. While oil heats chop remaining onion. When oil is hot add chopped onion to it and sauté for about 5 minutes.
When done add tomato paste, tomatoes a tomato sauce to sautéed onion mixture and let cook 5-7 minutes. Add this sauce mixture to the drained spinach and let cook 5 more minutes on medium.
Lastly, add this spinach mixture to the seasoned chicken. Thoroughly mix chicken and spinach together and let cook 30 more minutes or until done. ***(Add salt to taste if desired).
Enjoy!
