Malawian Chicken and Okra Stew

Name: Malawian Chicken and Okra Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Malawi
Ingredients: 800 g Chicken Thigh (bone-in); 300 g Okra (trimmed); 180 g Onion (finely chopped); 350 g Tomato (finely chopped); 40 g Tomato Paste; 10 g Garlic (crushed); 35 ml Vegetable Oil; 700 ml Water; 10 g Salt; 2 g Black Pepper

Chicken simmered with tomato, onion, and okra until the sauce turns silky and lightly thickened. It is a hearty everyday stew that pairs well with maize porridge or rice.

Prep

20m

Cook

55m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

561kcal

Calories

55g

Protein

30g

Fat

16g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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Stew

800g
Chicken Thigh (bone-in)
300g
Okra (trimmed)
180g
Onion (finely chopped)
350g
Tomato (finely chopped)
40g
Tomato Paste
10g
Garlic (crushed)
35ml
Vegetable Oil
700ml
Water
10g
Salt
2g
Black Pepper

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Method

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7 steps

01
Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken thigh in batches.
02
Return the chicken thigh to the pot and add the onion. Cook until softened.
03
Add the tomato, tomato paste, and garlic and cook until fragrant and saucy.
04
Pour in the water and season with the salt and black pepper.
05
Bring to a gentle simmer, cover partially, and cook for 25 minutes.
06
Add the okra and continue cooking until tender and the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F).
07
Serve hot.

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