Tswana Chicken Stew with Madombi (Herb Flour Dumplings) – Authentic Botswana Recipe

Ingredients for Tswana Chicken Stew with Madombi (Herb Flour Dumplings) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups carrots and potatoes, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup fluffy steamed herb dumplings on top
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with curry powder touch
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Botswana seasoning (thyme, garlic, tomatoes, onions)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown golden chicken thighs for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, curry powder touch, and thyme, garlic, tomatoes, onions, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add carrots and potatoes and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in fluffy steamed herb dumplings on top right before serving warm.