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African tomato stew

Slow Cooker African Chicken Stew

This rich and robust stew is easy to make yet complex in delicious and intricate flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
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Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine African
Servings 4
Calories 416 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 6-10 chicken drumsticks (depending on size of family and appetites)
  • 6 organic tomatoes
  • 1 6 ounce can of organic tomato paste
  • 2 red onions, peeled
  • 5 large garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 inches ginger, peeled
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, stem cut off and seeds scooped out
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil (or vegetable oil, however, avocado oil is healthier)
  • optional garnish of parsley and green onion

Instructions
 

  • Chop the tomatoes, red bell pepper and onions into quarters or strips. Peel the garlic cloves and ginger, and remove the seeds from the jalapeno pepper.
  • Place the chopped tomatoes, red bell pepper, tomato paste, curry paste, red onions, chicken bouillon cube, seeded jalapeño pepper, ginger, dried oregano, garlic cloves and red pepper flakes into a blender or food processor and process until the texture of a thick tomato sauce.
  • Pour 1/3 of a cup of avocado oil (this oil is healthier than vegetable oil and has a similar high smoking point) into a pot or dutch oven, and increase the heat to medium-high. Carefully pour in the tomato sauce, as it can splatter with the hot oil. Stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, allow the sauce to come to a boil.
  • Low boil for 4 minutes, stirring to prevent burning. This allows the flavors and aromatics in the sauce to develop into a deep and rich flavor.
  • When done, carefully pour the sauce into your slow cooker. Place the chicken drumsticks in the sauce, making sure they are fully covered. Place the lid on.
  • Cook for 4 hours on high, or 7-8 hours on low. Serve with a side of rice and veggie of choice. Option to garnish with parsley and green onion. Enjoy! 

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 23gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 376mgPotassium: 832mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2314IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
Keyword African chicken stew, African Stew
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