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Nigerian Curry Chicken And Yam Stew

Name: Nigerian Curry Chicken And Yam Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs bone-in skinless chicken thighs; 1 lb African white yam, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 small scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely minced; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 tbsp Nigerian curry powder; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cups halal chicken stock

A comforting West African poultry stew featuring tender chicken thighs and hearty African white yam simmered in a turmeric-scented pepper broth.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

Technique to learn

Simmering

Cooking food gently in hot liquids kept just below the boiling point to allow starch to tenderize without breaking down chicken tissue.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Season chicken thighs with half of the curry powder and salt, then sear until lightly browned on both sides, about 6 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
Step 3: Add chopped onion, red bell pepper, and minced scotch bonnet pepper to the pot; sauté for 4 minutes until softened.

Step 4: Stir in the remaining curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5: Return seared chicken to the pot, add cubed white yam, and pour in the halal chicken stock.

Step 6: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until yam is fork-tender and chicken reaches 165F internal temperature.

Cooking tips

African white yam absorbs broth quickly, so add an extra half cup of stock if you prefer a looser stew consistency.
Substitute yellow potatoes or sweet potatoes if African white yam is unavailable.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Nigerian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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