Nyamitoubab
Chicken and Bean Stew
Nyamitoubab is a hearty and flavorful Gambian stew that combines tender chicken with nutrient-rich beans in a savory sauce. This dish is a comforting staple, often enjoyed with rice.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken thighs(bone-in, skin-on, cut into pieces)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 can (400g) Canned diced tomatoes(undrained)
- 1 can (400g) Kidney beans(rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 medium Bell pepper(chopped (any color))
- 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper(finely chopped (optional, for heat))
- 1 tsp All-purpose seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 1 Bay leaf
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken pieces with all-purpose seasoning, black pepper, and salt.
💡 Tip: Ensure chicken is evenly coated. - 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
💡 Tip: Do this in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot. - 3
Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and chopped bell pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chicken broth, and the optional scotch bonnet pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
💡 Tip: If using scotch bonnet, handle with care and adjust quantity to your spice preference. - 7
Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add the bay leaf. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 8
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with rice.
💡 Tip: Allow the stew to rest for a few minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
- ✓Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to control the spice level.
- ✓If you don't have kidney beans, other types of beans like black-eyed peas or cannellini beans can be used.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other vegetables like carrots or sweet potatoes along with the bell peppers.
- For a thicker stew, you can mash some of the beans against the side of the pot.
- Use beef or goat meat instead of chicken.