Dovi ne Huku Yakagochwa
Tender, slow-cooked chicken in a rich and savory peanut butter sauce (Dovi), served alongside grilled chicken pieces marinated in traditional Zimbabwean spices.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 Whole chicken(cut into pieces)
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 1.5 teaspoons Curry powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 cups Water or chicken broth
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 4 thighs or drumsticks Chicken pieces (for grilling)
- 1 inch piece Ginger(grated)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper(or to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dovi: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces (for the stew) to the pot and brown them on all sides. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, curry powder, and paprika. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Pour in the water or chicken broth and stir in the peanut butter until well combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 4
Season the Dovi with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water or broth. Keep warm.
- 5
Prepare the grilled chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces for grilling with grated ginger, lemon juice, coriander powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken.
- 6
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken pieces for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred.
- 7
Serve the Dovi hot, with the grilled chicken pieces on the side. This dish is traditionally served with sadza (maize meal porridge) or rice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a smoother Dovi sauce, ensure your peanut butter is well-stirred before adding.
- ✓Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred level of heat.
- ✓Marinating the grilled chicken for at least 30 minutes will enhance its flavor.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, or okra to the Dovi stew.
- Use beef or goat meat instead of chicken for the stew.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add more vegetables to the Dovi.