Spicy Nigerian Chicken Stew – Yummy Casa

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg chicken, cut into pieces
• 4 large tomatoes, blended
• 2 red bell peppers, blended
• 1 green bell pepper, blended
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, minced
• 3 -4 Scotch bonnet peppers, blended (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup chicken broth or water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 -3 teaspoons salt (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ground crayfish (optional)
• 2 tablespoons locust beans (iru, optional)
• Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish