Directions

1Wash the chicken well and add spices such as garlic, cayenne powder, ground caraway etc to marinate

2Leave to stand for 5 minutes and then boil for about 30 minutes (if using layer or stewing chicken) in a little water to prevent it from sticking to the pot

3Cut the onions and add half to a mixture of the tomatoes and peppers to blend

4Put the coriander seeds in the pan on medium to high heat until they start crackling and releasing their flavour

5Add cooking oil in the pan and add the chopped onions after about 4-5 minutes when oil becomes hot

6Add the the boiled chicken pieces (save the chicken stock for later) to fry for about 5 minutes, turning constantly until the chicken is brown

7Add chopped onions and red, green and yellow bell peppers to the frying chicken and after about two minutes pour in blended tomatoes, onions and peppers

8Add chicken stock and cook for 20-30 minutes and simmer on low heat in the last 5-10 minutes and leave to stand.

9Fry plantain and Cook rice as side dishes to serve with chicken stew