Djibouti's Chicken Suqaar

A traditional Djibouti dish made with chicken, vegetables, and aromatic spices.

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Cooking time: 30 Minutes

Total duration: 45 Minutes

Calories: 300, Protein: 25g, Carbs: 20g, Fat: 10g

Chicken Suqaar is a popular dish from Djibouti that is packed with flavor. It's made with bite-sized chicken pieces, a variety of vegetables, and a unique blend of spices. This dish is traditionally served with flatbread or rice.

Ingredients

Chicken Traditional Djibouti Suqaar Main Course
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short description

Chop the chicken, onions, and tomatoes.
Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onions.
Add the chicken and spices, cook until browned.
Add the tomatoes and simmer until cooked.

detailed description

Start by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the onions and tomatoes.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
Add the chicken to the pan, followed by the cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, and chili powder. Stir well to coat the chicken in the spices and cook until the chicken is browned.
Finally, add the chopped tomatoes to the pan. Cover and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the tomatoes have formed a sauce.

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