Zimbabwe African Chicken Stew Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Zimbabwe African Chicken Stew Recipe). This is a family recipe passed down for generations albeit modified over time. The recipe may be modified to suit individual tastes; the recipe calls for the use of chile peppers but this ingredient may be completely omitted if serving children. Carrots, celery, and mushrooms may be added to the stew according to taste preferences. Serve with rice.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 pot of stew

Zimbabwe African Chicken Stew Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups water

6 chicken drumsticks

or more to taste

1 large yellow onion

sliced into rings

divided

2 Scotch bonnet chile peppers

chopped

divided

1 clove garlic

divided

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

2 green bell peppers

chopped

2 green onions

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

divided

2 fresh tomatoes

chopped

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Place water and chicken in a large pot. Add one third the onion rings 1 chile pepper one third the garlic salt and black pepper. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender about 10 minutes; drain water. Transfer mixture to a glass casserole dish.

Step 3

Place remaining chile pepper remaining garlic tomato sauce green bell peppers green onions oregano and paprika in a blender. Blend into a smooth sauce. Add another third onion rings and 1/2 can stewed tomatoes to the blender; blend sauce until smooth.

Step 4

Pour sauce over chicken in the casserole dish. Add remaining stewed tomatoes remaining onion rings and fresh tomatoes; mix. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes turning the chicken every 5 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and cook uncovered until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Zimbabwe African Chicken Stew Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 235.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.1g 46%

Carbohydrates: 15.2g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 8.5g

Fat: 9.7g 15%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Cholesterol: 85.1mg 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 1240.3IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.7mg 90%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 54.7mg 91%

Folate: 40.3mcg 10%

Calcium: 72.9mg 7%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 57.5mg 21%

Potassium: 836.7mg 23%

Sodium: 1005.4mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 86.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.