Igisafuria (Rwandan One-Pot Chicken, Green Plantain & Amaranth Greens) – Authentic Rwanda Recipe

Ingredients for Igisafuria (Rwandan One-Pot Chicken, Green Plantain & Amaranth Greens) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared chicken pieces, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups peeled green plantains and potatoes, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup fresh dodo (amaranth/spinach) greens and tomatoes
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with leeks
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Rwanda seasoning (celery, garlic, ginger, curry powder touch)
• 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 seared chicken pieces for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, leeks, and celery, garlic, ginger, curry powder touch, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add peeled green plantains 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 fresh dodo (amaranth/spinach) greens and tomatoes right before serving warm.