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.

Chicken And Vegetable Quiche With African Spices (kedjenou Quiche)

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the pie crust in a pie dish and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  4. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, paprika, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt.
  6. Spread the cooked chicken in the pie crust, then top with the sautéed vegetables.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown.
  9. 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