Ivory Coast / Bread
Kedjenou Chicken (Chicken and Vegetable Stew)
Kedjenou chicken is a popular and delicious dish eaten in Ivory Coast. It usually does not need any added liquid and this helps to bring out its concentrated flavours.
Ingredients
- chicken, cut into medium pieces2
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- ginger paste2 tbsp
- garlic, puréed2 tbsp
- thyme, fresh2 tbsp
- bay leaves2
- smoked paprika2 tsp
- chicken stock cube1 tbsp
- onion, chopped3
- spring onions, chopped3
- bell pepper, fresh red or green; chopped2
- tomatoes, chopped6
- habanero pepper, optional; neatly cut2
- egg plants, diced2
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Method 6 steps
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
Trim excess fat of chicken and pat dry with a cloth or paper towel.
Season chicken with salt, garlic, ginger, thyme, smoked paprika, green onions, chicken bouillon cube, and onions. Let rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours to season well.
Combine the tomatoes, onions, green onions, and red or green pepper in a Dutch oven. Add the chicken, and cover with the lid.
Place it in the oven, and bake for about an hour or until the chicken is cooked through. Shake the pot once or twice during cooking without opening the pot.
Remove from the oven. Serve with attieke or white rice and enjoy.