Description
A delicious and savory stew featuring tender chicken thighs, okra, and a medley of vegetables, served over a bed of fluffy rice and garnished with zesty lemon wedges. A comforting and satisfying dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. chicken thighs, cut into pieces 🍗
- 1 lb. okra, trimmed and sliced 🌿
- 2 tomatoes, diced 🍅
- 1 large onion, chopped 🧅
- 1 carrot, diced 🥕
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 4 cups chicken broth 🍲
- 1 teaspoon paprika 🌶️
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- Cooked rice, for serving 🍚
- Lemon wedges, for garnish 🍋
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: In a large pot, brown the chicken pieces over medium heat. Remove it and set it aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté the onion, carrot, and garlic until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Add tomatoes, okra, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Bring to a Boil: Return the chicken to the pot and add chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the okra is tender.
- Serve: Serve the stew over cooked rice and garnish with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Enhance Flavor: For an extra flavor boost, marinate the chicken with paprika and thyme before browning.
- Okra Preparation: To reduce slime from okra, you can pre-cook it for a few minutes in vinegar or lemon juice before adding it to the stew.
- Rice Variation: Experiment with different types of rice like basmati or jasmine for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g