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Chicken and Rice Stew

Guinean stew of chicken in tomato sauce with rice.

Prep25 min
Cook1 h 35 min
Total2 h
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving650 kcal
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GuineaMain courseHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

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

  • Onions, chopped2
  • Garlic cloves4
  • Scotch bonnet pepper1
  • Vegetable oil4 tbsp
  • Stock cube1
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp
  • Tomatoes, chopped5
  • Tomato paste3 tbsp
  • Bay leaves2
  • Water500 ml
  • Chicken pieces1.5 kg
  • Long-grain rice500 g
  • Water or stock900 ml

Method

  1. SeasonSeason the chicken with lime, garlic and salt.
  2. BaseFry the onion, garlic and chilli in the oil until soft and golden; crumble in the stock cube.
  3. MeatBrown the chicken; simmer 40 minutes.
  4. SauceAdd tomatoes, paste and bay; simmer 25 minutes into a thick sauce.
  5. RiceAdd the washed rice and liquid to the sauce; cover tightly and cook on low 25 minutes until the rice has absorbed the sauce.

Nutrition per serving

Calories650 kcal
Protein37.6 g
Carbohydrates79.8 g
Fat19.2 g
Fibre4.4 g
Sugar6.1 g
Sodium842 mg
Saturated fat5.2 g
Serving sizeabout 590 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 and Rice Stew take to make?

About 2 h in total: 25 min of preparation and 1 h 35 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Chicken and Rice Stew?

About 650 kcal per serving, with 38 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 590 g each.

Which allergens does Chicken and Rice Stew contain?

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

Where is Chicken and Rice Stew from?

Chicken and Rice Stew is a main course from Guinea. Guinean stew of chicken in tomato sauce with rice.

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