Poulet à la Moelle
Chicken Marrow Stew
A rich and flavorful stew where chicken is simmered with bone marrow, creating a deeply savory and tender dish. It's often prepared with aromatic spices and vegetables, served typically with rice or fufu.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Chicken pieces(bone-in, such as thighs and drumsticks)
- 500 g Beef or chicken marrow bones(cut into manageable pieces)
- 2 large Onions(1 chopped, 1 sliced)
- 6 cloves Garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger(grated)
- 400 g Tomatoes(canned, crushed)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 large Red bell pepper(seeded and chopped)
- 1 optional Scotch bonnet pepper(or to taste, for heat)
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 3 tbsp Palm oil
- 1 tsp All-purpose seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- for garnish Fresh parsley
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the palm oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides. This may need to be done in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
- 3
Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, chopped red bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper (if using). Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture darkens slightly.
- 4
Add the marrow bones to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Season with all-purpose seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the chicken is very tender and the marrow has rendered into the sauce. Stir occasionally, adding more broth or water if the stew becomes too thick.
- 6
Once the chicken is tender and the marrow has infused the sauce, remove the marrow bones if desired (or leave them in for a richer flavor). Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside rice or fufu.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the marrow bones are from a reputable source.
- ✓Don't rush the simmering process; low and slow is key for tender chicken and a rich marrow-infused sauce.
- ✓Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to your spice preference.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other vegetables like carrots or sweet potatoes during the last 30 minutes of simmering.
- For an even richer flavor, use a combination of beef and chicken marrow bones.