Guinness Bottle Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) chicken, cut into pieces 1 kg (2.2 lbs) chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 onions, finely chopped 2 onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 red bell peppers, diced 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 bottle of Guinness beer 1 bottle of Guinness beer
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons curry powder 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 3g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 5g
• Protein: 40g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until they become translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are browned on all sides.
4. 4.
   Stir in the diced bell peppers and tomatoes, and cook for a few minutes until they soften.
5. 5.
   Add the tomato paste, curry powder, thyme, paprika, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
6. 6.
   Pour in the Guinness beer and bring the mixture to a simmer.
7. 7.
   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
8. 8.
   Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
9. 9.
   Serve the Guinness Bottle Chicken Stew hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy with steamed rice or Nigerian staple foods like pounded yam or fufu.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chicken — Make sure to use bone-in chicken pieces for added flavor and tenderness.
• Guinness beer — Choose a bottle of Guinness stout for its distinct flavor and richness.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier stew, add a chopped scotch bonnet pepper or cayenne pepper to the pot.
• Allow the stew to simmer for a longer time for even more tender chicken.
• Serve the stew with a side of fried plantains for a delicious combination of flavors.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed the next day, as the flavors tend to develop and intensify.

Serving advice

Serve the Guinness Bottle Chicken Stew hot, accompanied by steamed rice or Nigerian staple foods like pounded yam or fufu. Garnish with fresh cilantro for added freshness and aroma.

Presentation advice

Present the Guinness Bottle Chicken Stew in a deep serving dish, allowing the rich red color of the stew to shine through. Garnish with a sprig of fresh cilantro for an elegant touch.