Spiced Chicken Stew with Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

A rich, aromatic chicken stew simmered with local spices and vegetables, served over fluffy rice for a comforting Nigerian feast. This Nigerian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, onion, bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg chicken thighs
• 3 medium, diced onion
• 2 large, sliced bell pepper
• 4 medium, chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp, crushed pepper
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp, fresh thyme
• 1.5 cups uncooked rice
• 200 ml coconut milk
• 100 g, crushed peanuts

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 3 diced onions and sauté for 5 minutes until golden. Add 2 tbsp crushed pepper and 1 tbsp salt, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 chopped tomatoes and 2 sliced bell peppers. Cook for 8 minutes until tomatoes soften. Add 1 tsp thyme and 200 ml coconut milk, simmering for 25 minutes until stew thickens.
3. Step 3: In a separate pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1.5 cups rice and 1 tbsp salt. Cook for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
4. Step 4: Fold 100 g crushed peanuts into the stew. Serve stew over rice, garnished with extra thyme.