Hot and Spicy African Chicken Stew Wraps

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 1
Hot and Spicy African Chicken Stew Wraps that will tantalize your taste buds
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 kg chicken thigh fillet
1 lemon , juice of
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup red wine
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch ground cardamom
1 tablespoon olive oil
140 g tomato paste
1 cup chopped coriander
4 chapati , bought in packet from supermarket
2 tablespoons butter
berbere , makes a lot , we will just use 2 tspn
2 tablespoons hot red cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground clove powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
491
Sugar
8g
Fat
17g
African chicken stew is a popular cuisine in African countries, particularly in Ethiopia. The dish is made with a combination of spices, vegetables, and herbs that give it a unique flavor and hotness. This version of the chicken stew is wrapped in chapati, a type of flatbread common in East Africa. The hot and spicy African chicken stew wrap is a perfect meal for a cold evening when you need something warm and comforting. It's also a great dish to share with family and friends during gatherings or parties.

Instructions

1.Cut the chicken thighs into small cubes and marinate with salt and lemon juice.
2.In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and brown the chicken cubes.
3.Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
4.Add nutmeg, ground cardamom, berbere (spice blend), hot red cayenne pepper, fresh ground black pepper, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground clove powder, chicken stock, red wine, tomato paste, and chopped coriander. Stir everything together, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
5.Heat the chapati in the microwave or on a skillet with butter. Spoon the hot African chicken stew onto the warmed chapati and wrap it up. Serve hot.

PROS

This recipe is packed with flavor and spice that will make your taste buds sing.

The chicken stew is versatile and can be used as a curry, soup, or filling for a sandwich.

Berbere spice blend has numerous health benefits such as providing essential minerals like iron and aiding in digestion.

CONS

The recipe requires a number of ingredients and some may be difficult to find in local stores.

The dish is quite spicy, so it may not be suitable for people who can’t tolerate hot foods.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The African chicken stew wraps are loaded with protein, vitamins, and minerals that help to nourish the body.
The berbere spice blend contains anti-inflammatory properties and can regulate blood sugar levels.
The dish also contains ginger, garlic, and onion, which are known to boost the immune system and treat common colds.

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