Chicken Stew (Zimbabwean Style)

Evan picked Zimbabwe for the country we "ate" tonight so I went hunting for a good meal!!  This was actually DELICIOUS!!!  I was nervous Evan wouldn't eat it but he gobbled it right up!!  Wouldn't eat it with sadza again but rice would be perfect!!!  It's not really what you think of a stew - but it does have a little sauce and would be great over rice!!!

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or drumsticks

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)

• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp mild curry powder (optional)

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1 cup chicken broth or water

• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced

• Optional: a handful of peas for color

Instructions:

1. In a pot, heat oil and sauté onions until soft.

2. Add garlic and spices, cook for 1–2 minutes.

3. Add chicken and brown on all sides.

4. Stir in tomatoes and broth. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes.

5. Add carrots and peas; simmer another 10 minutes until everything is tender.

6. Serve with sadza or rice.