Ivorian Kedjenou

A traditional spicy chicken stew from Côte d'Ivoire slow-cooked in a sealed pot (canari) with vegetables. It is cooked without added water or oil, relying on the natural juices of the chicken and vegetables for a concentrated flavor.

1h 20mTime
MediumDifficulty
4 pplServings
IvorianCuisine
Ivorian Kedjenou

Ingredients

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Proteins

1
  • 1 whole Chicken

Produce

9
  • 3 medium Tomatoes
  • 2 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Aubergine
  • 1 thumb Ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 sprigs Thyme
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 1 whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper
  • 1 sheet Banana Leaf

Spices & Seasoning

2
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

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Tags

IvorianPaleoHealthyChickenMainSlow CookedSpicyDairy FreeStewGluten Free

Instructions

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Combine the chicken pieces, chopped tomatoes, onions, aubergine, ginger, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper in a heavy pot (clay pot traditionally)

Place the whole scotch_bonnet_pepper on top

Cover the pot tightly with the banana_leaf (or foil) and secure the lid to create a hermetic seal so no steam escapes

Place on low heat and cook without opening the lid

Every 15 minutes, shake the pot vigorously to prevent sticking and mix the ingredients, keeping the seal intact

Continue to cook until the chicken is tender and has released its juices to form a rich sauce

Remove from heat, discard the sealing leaf, and remove the whole pepper if less heat is desired before serving