Kachumbari & Braised Malawian Roadrunner Chicken Skillet – Authentic Malawi Recipe
Golden pan-braised Malawian chicken served with crisp, tangy tomato and red onion kachumbari.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇼 Malawi (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Browned chicken thighs, Caramelized onions and bell peppers, Fresh tomato-onion-citrus kachumbari, Garlic, Ginger
Ingredients for Kachumbari & Braised Malawian Roadrunner Chicken Skillet (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) browned chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups caramelized onions and bell peppers, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup fresh tomato-onion-citrus kachumbari
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Malawi seasoning (ginger, curry powder touch, fresh lemon juice)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add browned chicken thighs and caramelized onions and bell peppers along with ginger, curry powder touch, fresh lemon juice, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with fresh tomato-onion-citrus kachumbari and serve straight from the skillet.