Kedjenou (Braised Chicken and Vegetables)

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 eggplants, cubed
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1Combine chicken, onions, tomatoes, eggplant, bell peppers, garlic, scotch bonnet, bay leaves, and oil in a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid.
2. 2Season with salt and toss to combine; do not add extra liquid.
3. 3Cover tightly and cook over low heat, shaking the pot occasionally instead of stirring, for 50-60 minutes.
4. 4Check that the chicken is tender and the vegetables have released their own juices to form a light sauce.
5. 5Remove the whole scotch bonnet and bay leaves before serving.
6. 6Serve hot with attiéké or rice.

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