Nigerian Chicken Stew (roasted/fried chicken stew)

Nigerian Chicken Stew is a rich, aromatic and delicious stew you’ll surely love.

Spicy to taste and extremely appertizing.

How to cook Nigerian Chicken Stew, Nigerian Chicken Stew, nigerian party stew,

Nigerian Chicken Stew (rich and aromatic)

Nigerian Chicken Stew is a delicious stew made with tomatoes, peppers, fried/grilled chicken & spices.
If you love chicken , you’ll love this Nigerian Chicken Stew.
Below is a detailed written recipe, and for the video lovers, here is a video on How to Cook Nigerian Chicken Stew.

Ingredients for Nigerian Chicken Stew

Below is A DETAILED LIST OF INGREDIENTS AS USED IN THE video RECIPE

For boiling the chicken
– 1kg chicken(whole or chicken drumsticks)
– 1 medium sized onions(sliced)
– 2 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon ginger powder
– 1 tablespoonful oregano/thyme
– 1 teaspoon rosemary(optional)
– 1 tablespoon curry
– 3 tablespoon chicken seasoning powder(to taste) (or seasoning cubes like maggi, knorr etc)
– 2 to 3 cups water

FOR the chicken stew
– 2kg Fresh Tomatoes or tinned tomato puree(the watery type)
– 5 large bell peppers(tatashe)
– 5 Habanero Pepper (atarodo)
– 1 medium bulbs Onion
– 4 garlic cloves
– 1 thumb ginger
(blend the 5 ingredients as seen in the video recipe)

– 500ml Vegetable Oil
– 1 medium bulbs Onions(chopped)
– 1 bay leaf
– 100g Canned tomato paste(the smallest De Rica brand thick tomato paste(optional)
– chicken stock from the boiled chicken in recipe
– 1 1/2Β tablespoon Thyme/oregano
– 1 1/2 tablespoon curry
– 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning powder(to taste) (or seasoning cubes like maggi, knorr etc)
– Salt to taste
– the grilled chicken as seen in the video recipe

See alsoΒ  Spinach stir fry : easy healthy recipe

Please note: seasoning powder is Β bouillion powder or cubes or maggi chicken or knorr cubes)

How to cook Nigerian Chicken Stew

1. In a large pot, add the cleaned cut chicken , add chopped onions, garlic powder, ginger powder, oregano or thyme, dried rosemary(optional), curry powder, seasoning powder , salt to taste andΒ  a cup of water.
Cook the chicken until tender and fry/grill at 180ΒΊC, then set aside and reserve the liquid(Chicken stock).

2. Blend the tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic and ginger ; pour into a pot, put on heat to reduce excess water. Set aside for later use.
Tip: If you are making use of only the thick tomato paste(e.g De Rica) simply dilute it a bit in little water and go to step 3.

3. In another large pot, heat up the vegetable oil, add some chopped onions,add the bay leaf and the tin tomato paste(de rica) and stir fry for 8 minutes.

4. Pour in the boiled down tomato-pepper mix and fry for about 25 minutes or until the tomato loses it’s sour taste.
Stir constantly to prevent burning at the bottom.

See alsoΒ  Okpa : How to make Okpa

5. Add the chicken stock, a teaspoon oregano/thyme, a teaspoon of curry powder, cameroon pepper (optional) and seasoning powder to taste.
Mix and boil for 8 minutes .

6. Then add the grilled or fried chicken and simmer for 10 minutes.
And your Nigerian chicken stew is ready. Enjoy.

Tip: When the stew cools down a bit, scoop out any excess oil, pour into a bottle and preserve in the fridge. ThisΒ  oil, can be used for Nigerian soups, stew, beans recipes and yam recipes too.

The Nigerian Chicken Stew is served with boiled and fried yams, Boiled rice, plantain recipes and beans recipes. Enjoy!

Β 

nigerian chicken party stew

Nigerian Chicken Stew (roasted/fried chicken stew)

Yield: 15
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Nigerian Chicken Stew is a rich, aromatic and delicious stew you'll surely love. Spicy to taste and extremely appertizing

Ingredients

  • 1kg chicken
  • 2kg Fresh Tomatoes or tinned tomato puree(the watery type)
  • 100g Canned tomato paste(the smallest De Rica brand thick tomato paste(optional)
  • 5 large bell peppers(tatashe)
  • 5 Habanero Pepper (atarodo)
  • 1 tablespoon Cameroon pepper(optional)
  • 2 OR 3 medium bulbs Onions
  • 4 garlic cloves or 2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 small ginger root or 1 tablespoon ginger powder
  • 4 tablespoon seasoning powder(to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon curry
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 500ml Vegetable Oil
  • Salt to taste
See alsoΒ  How to make yogurt -Liquid yogurt with milk powder

Instructions

    1. Place the cleaned cut chicken into a pot, add chopped onions, garlic powder, ginger powder, oregano or thyme, dried rosemary(optional), curry powder, seasoning powder and salt to taste, add a little water.
      Cook the chicken until tender and fry/grill at 180ΒΊC, then set aside and reserve the liquid(Chicken stock).
    2. Blend the tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic and ginger ; pour into a pot, put on heat to reduce excess water. Set aside for later use.
    3. In another large pot, heat up the vegetable oil, add some chopped onions,add the bay leaf and the tin tomato paste(de rica) and stir fry for 8 minutes.
    4. Pour in the boiled down tomato-pepper mix and fry for about 25 minutes or until the tomato loses it's sour taste.
      Stir constantly to prevent burning at the bottom.
    5. Add the chicken stock, a teaspoon oregano/thyme, a teaspoon of curry powder, cameroon pepper (optional) and seasoning powder to taste. Mix and boil for 8 minutes .
    6. Then add the grilled or fried chicken and simmer for 10 minutes.
      And your Nigerian chicken stew is ready. Enjoy.

Notes

When the stew cools down a bit, scoop out any excess oil, pour into a bottle and preserve in the fridge. ThisΒ  oil, can be used for Nigerian soups, stew, beans recipes and yam recipes too.

Other related recipes

* Bitter leaf Soup (Ofe Onugbu)Β 
* Nigerian Mixed Vegetable Sauce
* Nigerian Beef Stew
* Banga Soup : Urhobo Isoko Banga Soup Recipe
* How to Cook Okazi Soup (Ukazi Soup)
* Obe Ata Dindin : Nigerian Fried Pepper Stew
* How to Cook Edikang Ikong SoupΒ 
* Nigerian Tomato Stew(Vegan Stew)
* How to Cook Afang Soup
* Nigerian Pepper Soup
* Nigerian Ogbono Soup :How to Cook OgbonoΒ  Soup
* Nigerian Fish Stew (Obe Eja Tutu)Β 
* How to Cook Nigerian Egusi Soup(Ofe Egusi/Obe Efo Elegusi)

Β 

By Nky Lily Lete

Follow:

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

54 Comments

  1. Anna
    December 11, 2022 / 2:19 am

    Hi Lilian, could you please tell me how many cans of the watery tomato sauce you would use instead of the fresh tomatoes? Is there a big difference in the taste when you use canned tomatoes instead of fresh? Can you use chopped canned tomatoes too? Thank you

    • December 14, 2022 / 12:51 pm

      Hi Anna, 2 to 3 cans(800grams) of the watery tomatoes will do,
      Fresh tomatoes are the best, but the canned ones or
      chopped canned ones are a great alternative so feel free
      to use it. I use them a lot too.

  2. Sarah Carlton
    June 5, 2022 / 7:22 pm

    Hi, this looks great! Can you tell me what seasoning powder it is please

  3. August 13, 2021 / 4:33 pm

    Please your number so we can chart on whatsaap I want to attend your classes and I will pay

  4. Tarloke Johal
    July 27, 2021 / 8:09 pm

    im cooking for a Nigerian friend (brave I know). is this an authentic dish that she would recognise? what do you serve this with? jollof rice?

    • Anonymous
      November 25, 2021 / 6:02 pm

      Yes definitely it goes with white rice

  5. Miracle
    February 21, 2021 / 7:31 am

    Hi, when i was making mine there was so much splashing i don’t know why?, and it took a much longer time than stated and i did not add water apart from the stock

    • February 26, 2021 / 3:44 pm

      Hi Miracle, that is normal. Simply cover the pot while cooking
      and reduce the heat to the lowest anytime you want to stir the stew,
      to avoid splashing.
      As for the cooking time, that might differ based on the strenght of the heat, size of the pot,
      quantity of stew being cooked and also the amount of liquid in the tomatoes.
      But nevertheless, it’s the end results that matters, right?

  6. February 14, 2021 / 6:27 pm

    It’s not the first time I am doing this stew, married to a Nigerian for 28 yrs, he enjoy it every time I make it. But this one I find it the best ( except when he does it ). So thank very very much

  7. Mare
    October 19, 2020 / 8:36 pm

    hi, what is the β€œseasoning powder”? thank you

  8. Peace Akoka
    September 28, 2020 / 1:57 pm

    Thank you so much Lilian, you recipes are always on point. You made me a star in my home. God bless you

  9. Olubukola
    August 15, 2019 / 8:52 pm

    Thanks so much I used your cake recipe and it came out whao.

  10. Ada Nnoruka
    August 22, 2017 / 9:18 pm

    What if i have already added my chicken stock and the tomato sauce is still tasting sour, what can i do? ???

  11. Janny
    March 12, 2016 / 10:39 am

    My stew comes out dark when I fry n doesn't taste too good. I don't know when d tomatoes is well fried. Pls help!

    • Nky Lily Lete
      June 7, 2016 / 5:01 pm

      Looks like you cooked it for too long or it got burnt in the process.You'll know that the tomatoes is well fried when it doesnt have that raw ''tomato-ish'' taste πŸ™‚

  12. Chinelo Moronu
    January 23, 2016 / 5:26 pm

    On the question on why people use excess oil, I think it also prevents it from splashing around too much.

    • Nky Lily Lete
      June 7, 2016 / 5:02 pm

      Interesting point Chinelo πŸ™‚

  13. Fantastic Angel
    October 30, 2015 / 7:56 am

    I have tried this method and it was very delicious

    • Nky Lily Lete
      June 7, 2016 / 4:58 pm

      I'm glad you enjoyed it Angel πŸ™‚

  14. Anonymous
    August 21, 2015 / 5:32 pm

    I love your recipes! Can you give me any tips on how to make this particular stew big enough for 10 people to eat more than once? Thanks!

    • Nky Lily Lete
      August 22, 2015 / 12:12 am

      You can serve the dish with vegetable stir-fry, in this way, less stew will be used.There is a recipe for that on the ''soup and stew section above''

  15. Anonymous
    August 11, 2015 / 9:06 pm

    How much water do I need to cook the chicken?

  16. Anonymous
    July 5, 2015 / 2:06 pm

    You didn't say what you did with the canned tomato paste.

    • Nky Lily Lete
      July 6, 2015 / 10:39 am

      check step 1 and 4.

  17. Angel
    June 7, 2015 / 11:09 pm

    God bless you for this site ma'am you have saved me here in Winnipeg!

    • Nky Lily Lete
      July 6, 2015 / 10:31 am

      You're welcome dearie πŸ™‚

  18. Synthia
    May 11, 2015 / 9:44 pm

    Hi Nky, how can one stop the puree from splashing all over the place during the cooking process? It can be frustrating!

    • Nky Lily Lete
      May 12, 2015 / 3:07 pm

      I know how frustrating it could be. You can try to use a deeper pot and also reduce the heat; this will help to cut down the splashes πŸ™‚

  19. Anonymous
    March 21, 2015 / 9:34 pm

    Love your recipes they are helping me improve in my cooking as a young boy

    • Nky Lily Lete
      March 25, 2015 / 9:37 am

      you're welcome πŸ™‚

  20. Anonymous
    October 21, 2014 / 10:13 am

    Will like to follow u on instagram, could u pls tell me ur handle?

    • Anonymous
      January 3, 2015 / 8:39 am

      This is wonderful and I can't wait to cook it today.

    • Nky Lily Lete
      January 3, 2015 / 1:23 pm

      thanks dearie, expecting your feedback πŸ™‚

  21. Anonymous
    June 22, 2014 / 2:24 pm

    how do u know d stew is okay after frying and why does my tomatoes get burnt easily

    • Nky Lily Lete
      June 27, 2014 / 10:45 am

      You have to stir the stew constantly, if not, it will burn. Please read the recipe dear, the stew is ready when the oil rises to the top of the stew.

  22. Anonymous
    June 22, 2014 / 2:24 pm

    how can i make jollof rice so it wudnt be gummy

  23. Anonymous
    June 22, 2014 / 2:23 pm

    how do u know d stew is okay after frying and why does my tomatoes get burnt easily

    • Nky Lily Lete
      June 27, 2014 / 10:42 am

      You have to stir the stew constantly, if not, it will burn. Please read the recipe dear, the stew is ready when the oil rises to the top of the stew.

  24. Anonymous
    November 27, 2013 / 12:12 pm

    Hi Lily just made banga soup with your recipe. Thanks so much and God bless. Do you have recipe for Chinese source

    • Nky Lily Lete
      November 28, 2013 / 12:15 pm

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your feedback dear. What type of chinese sauce do you need dear πŸ™‚

  25. Anonymous
    August 29, 2013 / 3:51 pm

    Hi lily just made edikang kong with ur recipe. It taste great. Tnx

    • Nky Lily Lete
      August 29, 2013 / 6:40 pm

      Aww thanks for your feedback. Well appreciated πŸ™‚

      • September 18, 2019 / 1:43 am

        Wow! Are you married? You should marry my brother.

        So, I was expecting my boyfriend and I followed these steps to make stew, it was fantastic much that I wished the world would taste it… The best chicken stew ever! Now he thinks he wants to marry me πŸ™‚

        Thanks a lot ma’am for your time and for your help. Lots of love.xx

        • September 18, 2019 / 7:45 pm

          LOL.. Thanks Blessing.
          That guy should hurry up and put a ring on that finger, before someone else does o πŸ™‚
          I am so happy you tried the recipe and also enjoyed it.
          thanks for the beautiful feedback . Much love to you too hun.

  26. Alan Clue
    July 20, 2013 / 6:10 am

    Last week I went in a party, and there I taste first time Nigerian Chicken Stew. It's a delicious dish and I can't forget taste of this dish. stew recipes

    • Nky Lily Lete
      July 20, 2013 / 12:38 pm

      That's good to know Alan. You have a great website too πŸ˜‰