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Ivorian Chicken Kedjenou

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 30 mins

A fragrant Ivorian chicken stew with tomatoes and eggplant.

Ingredients
 3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks, skin removed
 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
 1 tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
 ½ tsp ground black pepper
 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
 4 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
 1 large eggplant, cut into cubes
 2 bell peppers, sliced
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 1 tsp dried thyme
 1 Scotch bonnet pepper
 2 bay leaves
 ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock or water
 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
1

Season the chicken. Pat dry, coat with lime juice, salt, and pepper, and rest for 20 minutes.

2

Build the base. Heat oil in a heavy pot. Cook onions for 5 minutes, then add garlic and ginger for 1 minute.

3

Layer the vegetables. Add tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, tomato paste, thyme, Scotch bonnet, and bay leaves.

4

Add the chicken. Nestle chicken into the vegetables, add stock, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low.

5

Cook gently. Simmer 45 to 55 minutes, shaking the covered pot every 10 to 15 minutes.

6

Finish. Confirm chicken reaches 165°F, uncover briefly to thicken, discard bay leaves, and season.

7

Serve. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Serve this hot authentic Ivorian chicken Kedjenou with attiéké, rice, foutou, or boiled plantain. You can refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

1.5

Amount per serving
Calories390
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g25%

Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 145mg49%
Sodium 510mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 18g7%

Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Total Sugars 9g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 38g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.