Chicken And Vegetable Quiche With African Spices (kedjenou Quiche)
This Chicken and Vegetable Quiche with African spices, also known as Kedjenou Quiche, is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines the traditional Ivorian Kedjenou flavors with a French quiche. It's a perfect fusion of Ivorian and European cuisine, creating a unique and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie crust in a pie dish and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, paprika, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt.
- Spread the cooked chicken in the pie crust, then top with the sautéed vegetables.
- Pour the egg mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Protein
- 18g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Pie dish Skillet Bowl Whisk
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Kedjenou Quiche with a side salad of mixed greens and a vinaigrette dressing for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
To save time, you can use store-bought rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
Cost
$15