Chicken Mchuzi with Pilau Rice and Kachumbari

Name: Chicken Mchuzi with Pilau Rice and Kachumbari
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 2 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (large, diced); 4 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 can tomato sauce; 1 cup chicken broth; 0.5 teaspoon curry powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (divided); 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked); 2.25 cup water; 2 tomatoes (chopped); 0.5 red onion (thinly sliced); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 2 tablespoon lime juice

A quick and flavorful Kenyan chicken stew simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, perfectly complemented by fragrant pilau rice and a crisp, fresh tomato and onion salad.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Kenyan
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.94/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Dairy-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

2 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (large, diced)
4 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 can tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth
0.5 teaspoon curry powder
0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (divided)
1.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
2.25 cup water
2 tomatoes (chopped)
0.5 red onion (thinly sliced)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the 2 pounds chicken thigh pieces and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Brown the chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
Add the 1 large yellow onion to the same pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can tomato sauce, 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin. Bring to a simmer, then return the browned chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
While the chicken simmers, prepare the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups white rice, 2 1/4 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
Prepare the Kachumbari: In a small bowl, combine 2 chopped tomatoes, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Gently toss to combine.
Serve the Hearty Chicken Mchuzi hot, alongside the Pilau Rice and a generous helping of Kachumbari.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For a little extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other spices.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 485
Protein: 38.5 g
Carbohydrates: 49.2 g
Fat: 15.5 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
Sugar: 7.8 g
Cholesterol: 125 mg