Best African Chicken In Spicy Red Sauce Recipes

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NORTH AFRICAN SPICED CHICKEN



North African Spiced Chicken image

Chicken thighs dressed in an easy north African spice blend then seared and baked.

Provided by Courtney

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 11

2.5 pounds chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
3 Tablespoons avocado oil (or other high temperature cooking oil)
1 Tablespoon turmeric
2 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon all spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Add the chicken to a large bowl then drizzle with avocado oil and all the spices. Using a pair of tongs turn and mix the chicken pieces and spices together until they are evenly distributed over the chicken.
  • Sear the chicken about a minute or to per side on a large frying pan heated to medium high heat.
  • Bake in the oven at 350ºF for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperautre reaches 165ºF.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 491 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AFRICAN CHICKEN IN SPICY RED SAUCE



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This recipe is from the October 2006 issue of Cooking Light. It's very tasty! The original recipe calls for using breast halves, drumsticks and thighs. I just used skinned, boneless breasts. Also, used olive oil instead of cooking spray. This is their description - " This flavourful Ethipian-inspired chicken stew uses Berbere, an Ethiopian spice blend. Store extra spice mix covered in a cool, dark place for up to two weeks. Use leftovers on Salmon, flank steak, or chicken for fiery flavour. Serve with basmati rice. **prep time includes marinating time *Additional tip*- MaidinAfrica suggested swirling a bit of plain yogurt on top just before serving so we tried that - it's really good and the contrast of colours swirled together makes for a very pretty presentation!

Provided by Debi9400

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions (2 medium)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
4 lemon wedges
2 tablespoons ground red pepper
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Berbere:.
  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Yields 1/4 cup. Serving size is 1 teaspoons.
  • Chicken:.
  • Place chicken in a shallow dish; drizzle with juice, and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes (do not brown), stirring frequently.
  • Add 2 tsp Berbere, remaining 1/4 tsp salt, butter, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom, cook 1 minute.
  • Add wine, broth, and tomato paste; stir until well blended.
  • Add chicken mixture; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until chicken is tender, turning chicken occasionally.
  • Stir in cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges.

AFRICAN (ETHIOPIAN) CHICKEN IN SPICY RED SAUCE



African (Ethiopian) Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce image

My husband and are a so blessed to have friends all over the world. Some great friends who are missionaries in Saboba, Northern Ghana made this Chicken dish for us when they were on leave. Jean had first eaten it in Ethiopia. I may not be able to travel physically, but I sure do by tasting authentic food from around the...

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lb boneless, chicken breasts
3 Tbsp lemon juice, juice from 1 lemon
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 1/2 c onions, chopped
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp cardamon, ground
1/2 c dry red wine
1 can(s) chicken broth
6 oz can tomato paste
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro
4 lemon wedges
BERBERE
2 Tbsp red pepper, ground
1 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp ginger, ground
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/4 tsp cloves, ground

Steps:

  • 1. BERBERE: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Yields 1/4 cup. Serving size is 1 teaspoons.
  • 2. CHICKEN: Place chicken in a shallow dish; drizzle with juice, and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • 3. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes (do not brown), stirring frequently. Add 2 tsp Berbere, remaining 1/4 tsp salt, butter, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom, cook 1 minute.
  • 4. Add wine, broth, and tomato paste; stir until well blended. 8 Add chicken mixture; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until chicken is tender, turning chicken occasionally.
  • 5. Stir in cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges.

AFRICAN CHICKEN IN SPICY RED SAUCE RECIPE - (4/5)



African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by tonyglib

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 chicken breast halves, skinned (about 1/2 pound)
2 chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 1/2 pound)
2 chicken thighs, skinned (about 3/4 pound)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups chopped onion (2 medium)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons Berbere
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (6-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a shallow dish; drizzle with juice, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes (do not brown), stirring frequently. Add 2 teaspoons Berbere, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, butter, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom; cook 1 minute. Add wine, broth, and tomato paste; stir until well blended. Add chicken mixture; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until chicken is tender, turning chicken occasionally. Stir in cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges.

SPICY, HOT AFRICAN CHICKEN WITH SPINACH



Spicy, Hot African Chicken With Spinach image

For years I had been trying to replicate a dish that was prepared for me by an African family. Finally, during a random sales call, an African telemarketer was gracious enough to help me piece together the missing ingredients. This is a hot, spicy, thick stew that is completely addictive. It contains chicken, peanut butter, and spinach. There are some other variations of the African stew out there, but none compare to this. The secret to the stew is both peanut butter and spinach together. That is how the sauce gets its deep color. The peanut butter oil and spice combine to make sauce unbelievably thick and savory.

Provided by Matt Weber

Categories     Stew

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3 chicken bouillon cubes
12 pieces chicken (legs and thighs)
4 -6 garlic cloves
8 ounces spinach
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups water
2 tablespoons peanut butter (with sugar)

Steps:

  • Rinse off chicken and cut off extra fat. Sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
  • Peel garlic cloves (4-6).
  • Wash and dry spinach.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot. Keep heat low so oil does not smoke.
  • Add garlic to oil in pan and heat until brown, remove with spoon and set aside (be careful)
  • Add chicken to pan and turn heat to medium.
  • Put a good sear on the chicken until it is browned.
  • Add half water to pan and deglaze. This will get the chicken flavor off the bottom of the pan.
  • Add bouillon and pepper to water and bring to a boil. You now have your chicken simmering in a broth.
  • Reduce pan liquid by half. Cook until chicken is falling off the bone.
  • Add peanut butter, browned garlic, and paprika.
  • Add spinach and stir until all ingredient have integrated (10 minutes at least).
  • Watch it close so it doesn't burn.
  • The stew should be thick when you remove it. If its runny then let it simmer until it thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 2432.5, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 5.1

SPICY AFRICAN CHICKEN STEW



Spicy African Chicken Stew image

This a really flavorful stew. Got it from another site and have had it often. It is very versatile can really substitute any vegetables you have on hand. The taste is awesome. Great served over rice. My complements to Leah for this recipe.

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (3 lb) chicken, deboned and cut pieces
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, diced
1 large potato, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon curry
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup unsalted natural-style peanut butter (I only use 1Tbsp)
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
cilantro or parsley, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large dutch oven heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken, and brown.
  • Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, and add garlic, onion and potato, celery and carrot to the pan.
  • Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Season with cumin, curry, black pepper, red pepper and salt.
  • Return browned chicken and accumulated juices and add water to the pan.
  • Place lid on pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid, and stir in the peanut butter and garbanzo beans.
  • Make sure the peanut butter is blended into it. Replace lid to simmer for 10 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
  • Remove from heat, adjust seasoning, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.4, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 170.1, Sodium 790.1, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 47.7

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African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce Recipes: A Flavorful delight

African cuisine is rich in flavors, spices, and aromas. It's a food culture that has evolved over thousands of years, and its dishes have remained authentic to their roots. African chicken in spicy red sauce is a must-try delicacy for all food enthusiasts. The dish is a combination of tangy, spicy, and aromatic flavors, all in one bite.

The History of African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce

The history of African chicken in spicy red sauce is not very well known. The dish has been modified and adapted to different African cuisines, making it a popular staple across the continent. The variation of the dish depends on the region, culture, and even family traditions, but the overall taste remains consistent all over.

The Ingredients of African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce

The ingredients used to prepare African chicken in spicy red sauce are easily accessible and can be found in most African markets, local stores or online grocery stores. Here are some common ingredients used:

  • Chicken (preferably chicken thighs and drumsticks)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Tomatoes
  • Tomato paste
  • Paprika
  • Cumin
  • Turmeric
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Cardamom
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Bay leaves
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
The Cooking Process of African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce

The process of preparing African chicken in spicy red sauce varies among different African cuisines, but the core elements are the same. Here's how you can make your own African chicken in spicy red sauce:

  1. First, season the chicken with salt and black pepper, then brown it in a pan until it's cooked through. Set the chicken aside on a plate.
  2. Next, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger in a pot until they are fragrant and translucent.
  3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves to the pot. Simmer the mixture for a few minutes until it thickens.
  4. Finally, add the chicken and lemon juice to the pot and mix it with the sauce. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the sauce is flavorful.
  5. Serve with rice, couscous, or bread. Garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired.
The Health Benefits of African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce

Apart from the mouth-watering taste, African chicken in spicy red sauce has some health benefits. The dish is full of protein, vitamins, and minerals, which are essential for a healthy body. Additionally, some of the spices used in the dish have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help with digestion and relieve pain.

Conclusion

African chicken in spicy red sauce is a delightful dish that's bursting with flavor and aroma. It reflects the diversity of African cuisine and heritage. The dish is not only tasty but also healthy, and with a few easy steps, you can make your own mouth-watering chicken in spicy red sauce at home.

African chicken in spicy red sauce is a popular dish that has its origins in different African countries. It is a delicious and flavorful dish that is ideal for people who love spicy food. The dish is made by cooking the chicken in a spicy tomato-based sauce that contains various aromatic herbs and spices. Here are some valuable tips that can help you make African chicken in spicy red sauce recipes.

Tip 1: Choose the right cut of chicken

One of the most important things to consider when making African chicken in spicy red sauce is the type of chicken that you will use. This dish can be made with any cut of chicken, but it is best to use bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces. This is because the skin and bones help to add flavor to the dish, and they also prevent the chicken from becoming dry during cooking.

Tip 2: Marinate the chicken

Marinating the chicken before cooking is an excellent way to infuse it with flavor. To make the marinade, combine a mixture of spices such as paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and black pepper with some olive oil and lemon juice. Coat the chicken pieces in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors to penetrate the chicken and make it more tender.

Tip 3: Use fresh ingredients

When making African chicken in spicy red sauce, it is crucial to use fresh ingredients. You should use fresh tomatoes, onions, and peppers to make the sauce. Fresher ingredients will help to enhance the flavor of the dish, making it more authentic and delicious.

Tip 4: Adjust the spice level according to your taste

African chicken in spicy red sauce is a spicy dish, but the level of heat can be adjusted according to your preference. If you cannot handle spicy food, reduce the amount of chili peppers used in the recipe. On the other hand, if you love spicy food, increase the amount of chili peppers or add some dried chili flakes to the sauce.

Tip 5: Use a Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot

When cooking African chicken in spicy red sauce, it is best to use a Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot. This will help you to achieve even cooking and prevent the dish from burning. The heavy pot will distribute the heat evenly, ensuring that the chicken cooks evenly and the sauce thickens without sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Tip 6: Cook the chicken in batches

When cooking the chicken, it is best to do it in batches. This will help to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly and browns well. Overcrowding the pot will result in soggy chicken, which is not desirable. Cooking the chicken in batches will also give you more control over the cooking process, making it easier to monitor the level of heat and adjust it as needed.

Tip 7: Add aromatics

Aromatics such as thyme, bay leaves, and rosemary can be added to the sauce to enhance the flavor of the dish. These herbs help to add depth to the taste of the sauce, making it more flavorful and aromatic. You can add the aromatics when you are simmering the sauce, allowing them to infuse with the other ingredients.

Tip 8: Serve with a side dish

African chicken in spicy red sauce is a hearty dish that is best served with a side dish. It can be served with rice, couscous, or mashed potatoes. The side dish should be chosen to complement the flavors of the chicken and the sauce, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.

Conclusion

Making African chicken in spicy red sauce is easy and straightforward if you follow these valuable tips. The dish is perfect for people who love spicy food and is a great way to explore the flavors of African cuisine. It is a versatile dish that can be served with various side dishes and is perfect for any occasion. Try making it today, and you will be pleasantly surprised by the delicious flavors and aromas that it has to offer.

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