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Obe Ata (Nigerian Chicken, Tomato, and Pepper Stew)

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings

Cozy and hearty, this West African stew is seasoned with curry powder, thyme, and ginger.

Ingredient:

  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (undrained)
  • 2 large red bell peppers, roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 cups finely chopped red onion (about 2 onions), divided
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped peeled fresh ginger (about 1 [4-inch] piece), divided
  • 2 to 3 fresh habanero chiles, stemmed and seeded, if desired
  • 5 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 8 small thighs)
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Nigerian ata gigun (dry red pepper)
  • Steamed white rice and fried sweet plantains, for serving (optional)

Directions:

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