Nigerian chicken and sweet potato stew

Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

• 700 g skinless chicken pieces
• 600 g sweet potato, washed, peeled and cubed
• 4 medium tomatoes, washed and blended
• 1 medium tatashe (red bell pepper), washed and blended
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 tbsp groundnut oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 600 ml water or unsalted stock
• salt, a little, to taste

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Heat the oil and fry the onion, then add the blended tomato and pepper and cook for 10–12 minutes.
2. 2Step 2. Add the chicken, thyme and stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. 3Step 3. Add the sweet potato cubes and cook for a further 15 minutes until soft.
4. 4Step 4. Check the chicken is cooked right through — no pink meat and the juices run clear — then season lightly and serve.

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