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Dinonyane (tomato-braised chicken)

Chicken gently simmered in a tomato and onion sauce flavoured with garlic, until it becomes very tender. A classic family dish, served with sorghum porridge to soak up the sauce.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

524 kcal per serving

Protein
47.1 g
Carbohydrates
7.1 g
of which sugars
5.2 g
Fat
33.5 g
of which saturated fat
7.6 g
Fiber
2.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Slice the onions and crush the garlic. Heat the oil in a large casserole and sauté the onions for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  2. Add the garlic, turmeric and paprika, then stir for 1 minute to release the aromas.
  3. Place the chicken pieces in the casserole and brown them on all sides for about 8 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper, then let them break down for 5 minutes, stirring.
  5. Pour in the water, cover and simmer gently for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the sauce thick.
  6. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with the sorghum or porridge.

Variations and tips

Spicy version. Add a whole chilli during cooking to give the sauce a kick.

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