Spinach and Bell pepper chicken stir Fry Stew

Ingredients

• 1kg drumsticks (around 10 pieces)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper (optional)
• 1/2 green bell pepper (optional)
• 3 handfuls of spinach (chopped)
• 1 scotch bonnet (finely diced)
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 2 tbsp lard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 2 chicken maggi cubes
• 1 tsp oregano powder
• 1 tsp thyme powder

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Instructions to make Spinach and Bell pepper chicken stir Fry Stew

1. Wash chicken and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
2. Heat up a large frying pan or wok on high heat until drops of water bead up on the surface. Then add the lard and let it melt.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-high and add in the chicken. Stir fry until almost done, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
4. Add olive oil to the pan and fry the onions and garlic until fragrant. Add in the black pepper, bay leaf, scotch bonnet, dried oregano, dried thyme, maggi cubes, tomato puree, and bell peppers. Stir fry for 3 minutes.
5. Add the chicken back to the pan and mix.
6. Add a cup of water and allow the chicken stew to simmer for 10-15 minutes to reduce the water content.
7. Add the spinach, mixing it well into the chicken stew.
8. Turn off the heat and voila!

FAQs for Spinach and Bell pepper chicken stir Fry Stew

1. Can I use other parts of the chicken? Yes, you can use chicken breast, thighs or even chicken wings will do.
2. Can I substitute the lard? Yes, you can use ghee or tallow. I wouldn’t recommend using seed oils like sunflower/vegetable oil due to the detrimental effects it can have on your health in the long run.
3. Is there a vegetarian version of this dish? Yes just omit the chicken and instead use vegetables like carrots, courgette, mushrooms, and aubergine.
4. How do I store leftovers? Once the dish has cooled down, store in an airtight container and leave in the fridge for up to 3 days. Gently reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
5. What can I serve this dish with? This spinach and bell pepper chicken stir stew goes nicely with steamed rice or couscous.
6. Is this dish spicy? With the scotch bonnet, there’ll certainly be a kick of spiciness, so adjust according to your tolerance.

Spinach and Bell Pepper Chicken Stir Fry Stew

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mediterranean, Nigerian

Servings 5 people

Ingredients

  

• 1 kg drumsticks around 10 pieces
• 1 large onion chopped
• 3 garlic cloves chopped
• 1 tomato chopped
• ½ red bell pepper
• ½ yellow bell pepper optional
• ½ green bell pepper optional
• 3 handfuls of spinach chopped
• 1 scotch bonnet finely diced
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 2 tbsp lard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 2 chicken maggi cubes
• 1 tsp oregano powder
• 1 tsp thyme powder

Instructions

 

• Wash chicken and pat dry with a kitchen towel
• Heat up a large frying pan or wok on high heat until when drops of water are added they start to bead. Then add the lard and let it melt
• Reduce the heat to medium-high and add in the chicken. Stir fry to almost done, about 5 minutes. Set aside
• Add olive oil to the pan and fry the onions and garlic till fragrant. Add in the black pepper, bay leaf, scotch bonnet, dried oregano, dried thyme maggi cubes, tomato puree and bell peppers, stir frying for 3 minutes
• Add the chicken back to the pan and mix
• Add a cup of water and allow the chicken stew to simmer for 10-15 minutes to reduce the water content
• Add the spinach, mixing it well into the chicken stew
• Turn off the heat and voila!

Notes

To make this truly a one-pot dish, you can skip setting aside the chicken and add the rest of the ingredients inside. It will still produce a delightful dish!

I added a lot of spices and seasoning but you don’t have to! The thyme and oregano can be omitted if you don’t have. Likewise if spice is not your thing, then omit the scotch bonnet.

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