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Simple Chicken and Pap Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make chicken stew served with traditional South African pap. This recipe features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce with sautéed onions and green peppers, making for a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for any dinner.
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#pap
#stew
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#comfort food
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#family meal
Sautéing vegetables
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
50m
Cook Time
1h 5m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
South African
English
Nutrition (per serving)
480
Calories
35g
Protein
45g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Chicken stew simmering
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Instructions
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- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and green pepper and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.5m
Preview5mPreviewHeat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and green pepper and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. - Add chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides for about 8-10 minutes. It's okay if they're not cooked through yet.10m
Preview10mPreviewAdd chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides for about 8-10 minutes. It's okay if they're not cooked through yet. - Stir in chicken seasoning, mixed herbs, cumin powder, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly, cooking for another minute until fragrant.2m
Preview2mPreviewStir in chicken seasoning, mixed herbs, cumin powder, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly, cooking for another minute until fragrant. - Add tomato paste and 1 cup of water to the pot. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients, ensuring the tomato paste is dissolved.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd tomato paste and 1 cup of water to the pot. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients, ensuring the tomato paste is dissolved. - Bring the stew to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally.25m
Preview25mPreviewBring the stew to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally. - While the chicken stew simmers, prepare the pap. Bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil in a separate pot. Gradually add 1 cup of cornmeal while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until it thickens.5m
Preview5mPreviewWhile the chicken stew simmers, prepare the pap. Bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil in a separate pot. Gradually add 1 cup of cornmeal while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until it thickens. - Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the pap cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency (soft, medium, or stiff).15m
Preview15mPreviewReduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the pap cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency (soft, medium, or stiff). - Once the chicken is tender and the pap is cooked, serve the chicken stew hot alongside the pap. Garnish as desired.1m
Preview1mPreviewOnce the chicken is tender and the pap is cooked, serve the chicken stew hot alongside the pap. Garnish as desired.
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