Name: Terra-Cotta Stewed Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed and trimmed; 4 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 habanero chile, pierced with a fork; 1 bay leaf; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Terra-Cotta Stewed Chicken

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This is an adaptation of kedjenou, a dish usually made in a canari, or terra-cotta pot. It is sealed with a banana leaf, placed in the ashes of a fire and left to cook into a succulent stew.

Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D.

Updated on September 10, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed and trimmed
4 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 habanero chile, pierced with a fork
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine chicken, onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger in a 2- to 3-quart ovenproof casserole dish with a lid. Tie chile and bay leaf in cheesecloth and add to the dish. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and place the lid firmly on top so that no steam escapes.
Bake the chicken until very tender, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Discard the cheesecloth bag. Tilt the pot and skim off any fat that rises to the surface. Sprinkle with parsley.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Equipment: Ovenproof casserole with lid or clay cooker (see Tip); cheesecloth

Tip: Using a Clay Cooker: Soak the cooker in cold water for 15 minutes. Add the ingredients, cover and place in a cold oven. Set the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake until the chicken is falling off the bone, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282	Calories
11g	Fat
11g	Carbs
34g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/3 cups
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 34g	68%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 173mg	58%
Sodium 451mg	20%
Potassium 670mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.