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Chicken with Cassava Leaves

Chicken with cassava leaves.

Prep20 min
Cook2 h 10 min
Total2 h 30 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving401 kcal
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Equatorial GuineaMain courseHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Onions2
  • Garlic cloves3
  • Tomatoes2
  • Hot chilli (ají)1
  • Vegetable oil3 tbsp
  • Stock cube1
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Cassava leaves, pounded600 g
  • Red palm oil80 ml
  • Water800 ml
  • Chicken pieces1.2 kg

Method

  1. BaseFry onion, garlic and chilli; add tomato and cook down.
  2. SauceSimmer pounded cassava leaves with palm oil 1 1/2 hours.
  3. MainBrown chicken and simmer 35 minutes.
  4. ServeServe hot with plantain or cassava.

Nutrition per serving

Calories401 kcal
Protein28.0 g
Carbohydrates12.7 g
Fat27.4 g
Fibre4.4 g
Sugar3.9 g
Sodium883 mg
Saturated fat5.8 g
Serving sizeabout 450 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Chicken with Cassava Leaves take to make?

About 2 h 30 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 2 h 10 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Chicken with Cassava Leaves?

About 401 kcal per serving, with 28 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 450 g each.

Which allergens does Chicken with Cassava Leaves contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Chicken with Cassava Leaves from?

Chicken with Cassava Leaves is a main course from Equatorial Guinea. Chicken with cassava leaves.

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