Inyama y’Inkoko (Rwanda)

Name: Inyama y’Inkoko (Rwanda)
Total time: 3900 s
Yield: 4-5 people
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 1–1.2 kg), cut into pieces; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 3 tomatoes, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons cooking oil (sunflower or vegetable); 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika (optional for color); 1 chicken stock cube (optional); 1 cup water or chicken broth; Fresh coriander (dhania) for garnish

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

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A traditional Rwandan chicken stew that’s rich, flavorful, and comforting.

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

World

A traditional Rwandan chicken stew that’s rich, flavorful, and comforting.

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Ingredients

Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 45 minutes

4-5 people

1whole chicken (about 1–1.2 kg), cut into pieces
2medium onions, finely chopped
3tomatoes, diced
3 clovesgarlic, minced
1 tablespoongrated fresh ginger
2 tablespoonscooking oil (sunflower or vegetable)
1 teaspoonsalt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
1 teaspoonpaprika (optional for color)
1chicken stock cube (optional)
1 cupwater or chicken broth
Fresh coriander (dhania) for garnish

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Steps

Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 45 minutes

1

Prepare the chicken:
Wash and pat dry the chicken pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
2

Brown the chicken:
Heat oil in a large sufuria over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3

Cook the aromatics:
In the same sufuria, add onions and sauté until soft and lightly browned. Add garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4

Add tomatoes:
Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until they soften into a thick sauce. Add paprika and crumble in the stock cube if using.
5

Simmer the stew:
Return the browned chicken to the pot. Stir to coat with the sauce. Add water or broth, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally.
6

Finish and serve:
Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with chopped coriander.

Tips

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic, ginger, and salt for 30 minutes before cooking. Serve hot with rice, plantains, or ugali for an authentic Rwandan experience.