Eggplant Chicken Stew

5 from 12 votes

Eggplant chicken stew is a delicious and healthy, nutrient-packed stew that goes perfectly well with low carb rice and noodle dishes. It is low carb and gluten free and has only 6 net carbs!

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: African

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Tayo Oredola

Ingredients

2 eggplants
4 oz chicken breast
½ cup olive oil
2 roma tomatoes
1 red bell pepper
1 habanero pepper
1 onion
1 teaspoon bouillon powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt to taste
½ teaspoon salt and pepper for the chicken

Instructions

Prepare the chicken

Add chicken breast to a pot and pour in enough water to cover it.
4 oz chicken breast
Add ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
½ teaspoon salt and pepper
Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Take the chicken out of the broth when done and shred with a fork.

Make the stew

Cut the eggplant into large cubes.
2 eggplants
Boil the eggplants in hot water till the skin is soft and looks very wrinkled.
Place in a colander, rinse in water to cool down and peel off the skin.
Mash the eggplant till it looks pureed.
Leave in a colander to drain a bit more.
Blend the tomatoes, peppers, and half an onion together. Chop the other half.
2 roma tomatoes, 1 red bell pepper, 1 habanero pepper, 1 onion
Add olive oil to a pot on medium heat.
½ cup olive oil
When it gets hot, add the chopped onions and fry for about a minute.
1 onion
Add the blended tomato and pepper mixture and fry for about 5 minutes.
Add your shredded chicken and spices, mix together and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the salt, a little bit at a time to prevent over-salting it.
1 teaspoon bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt
Add the eggplant and mix thoroughly.
Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can add your favorite spices and make this dish as spicy as you want. You really can’t go wrong with the taste!

I used leftover chicken but you can replace it with beef, shrimp, or your protein of choice. You can also leave out all protein for a hearty vegan recipe.

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