Palm Wine Chicken Stew

Palm Wine Chicken Stew is a traditional dish from Sierra Leone that is rich in flavor and history. This hearty stew is made with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and the unique addition of palm wine, which adds a depth of flavor to the dish.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Sierra Leonean Chicken Stew Palm Wine Sierra Leone
Palm Wine Chicken Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup palm wine
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and palm wine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, add the scotch bonnet pepper, and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving. Serve the Palm Wine Chicken Stew hot with rice or bread.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Cutting board Knife Grater Measuring cups and spoons

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Palm Wine Chicken Stew is best served with a side of fluffy white rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, you can chop the scotch bonnet pepper and add it back into the stew before serving.

Cost

$15