Ghanaian · beginner
Ghanaian Ginger And Allspice Braised Chicken Light Stew
A comforting pepper-infused Ghanaian broth stew featuring juicy bone-in chicken thighs braised with fresh ginger, tomatoes, and aromatic allspice.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 30 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat and brown chicken thighs for three minutes per side.
- 02
Add sliced yellow onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pot, searing for three minutes until softened.
- 03
Stir in pureed plum tomatoes, ground allspice, and salt, simmering for four minutes to deepen color.
- 04
Pour in halal chicken broth and drop in the whole pierced habanero pepper.
- 05
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for twenty minutes until chicken reaches 165 Fahrenheit internally.
- 06
Discard the whole habanero pepper before ladling the light broth stew into warm bowls.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Light Soup Steeping
Simmering aromatic whole peppers and root aromatics in broth to create a clear flavorful pepper soup.
Notes from the kitchen
- Piercing the habanero allows subtle spice to infuse into the broth without releasing overwhelming heat.
- Serve this aromatic stew alongside steamed white rice or boiled yams for a filling traditional-style dinner.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Ghanaian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.