Let’s take an exciting culinary trip to the heart of East Africa with this amazing “East African Braised Chicken”. This dish is all about intrepid flavors, meltingly tender chicken all soaked in a sauce that’s simply outta this world! Great for family dinners, potlucks or just when you want to impress the heck outta your guests with your international culinary skills. This dish has a balance of sweet, salty and spicy flavors which not only makes it exciting to cook but to eat as well! Now who wouldn’t love that?
The magic of this dish is backed up by a good ol’ slow braise, enhancing the taste while making the chicken succulent and juicy. You’ll see that it’s absolutely worth the wait! So without further ado, let’s get you started on this amazing journey.
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 1 Hour
- Total Time: 1 Hour, 20 Minutes
- Servings: 4-6 people
- Yield: Delicious braised chicken for the whole gang!
Grab your apron, get your pots and let’s get chicken-braising, shall we?
Ingredients & Equipment You’ll Need
- 1 Large Chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Large Onion, chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Cup Chicken Stock
- 1 Can Chopped Tomatoes
You’ll need a good, heavy-bottomed pan or dutch oven for this recipe. As for the ingredients, the mix of spices used promises an aromatic and flavorful note to each bite. If you can’t find the exact spices, garam masala or curry powder could work just as well.
How To Make East African Braised Chicken
- Start by heating the oil in your pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides. You don’t need to cook them through at this step, as they’ll cook slowly later.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Add onions, garlic and ginger to the same pan and cook until they are soft and fragrant.
- Add the spices to the onion mixture, stirring well to coat the onions. Cook for about a minute, just until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the chicken stock and canned tomatoes and bring it up to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add the chicken pieces back into the pan, cover, and let it all simmer for about an hour, until the chicken is tender and the flavors are well combined.
Tips For The Best Results
- Pat the chicken dry before browning. This helps get a nice sear on it.
- Don’t skip browning the chicken. It helps to lock in the flavors.
Storage Tips
- Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What can I serve this dish with?
A: This tastes amazing with plain rice or naan bread.
Q: What can I substitute the spices with?
A: You can use garam masala or curry powder if desired.
Nutritional Facts of East African Braised Chicken
This dish is rich in protein from the chicken and also contains vitamins, fibers and other nutrients from the fresh ingredients used.
And there you have it folks, East African Braised Chicken at its finest! This dish is an explosion of fabulous flavors that would take your tastebuds on a rollercoaster ride. Try it out folks, I promise, you’ll be back for more. Buen provecho!
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