Ofieri Spiced Chicken and Pumpkin Stew

A fragrant chicken and pumpkin stew simmered in coconut milk with kale, lemon, and honey. Finished with toasted pumpkin seeds and warm Ofieri spices for a rich, cozy bowl.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Bring a kettle of water to a boil.

Step 2

In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm 3 Tbsp of the vegetable oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Add the pumpkin cubes, sprinkle with 2 pinches of salt, and cook until lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and half of the spice blend and stir-fry for 1 minute. Transfer the contents of the skillet to a medium saucepan. Set the skillet aside without cleaning it.

Step 3

Put the kale leaves in a colander, rinse with the boiling water, coarsely chop, and then transfer to the saucepan. Set over low heat, add the coconut milk and 1 tsp salt, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook until the pumpkin is just tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 4

Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining spice blend and 2 pinches of salt. Set the reserved skillet over medium heat and warm the remaining 2 Tbsp vegetable oil. Add the chicken and cook for 1 minute on each side. Add 3 Tbsp of cooking liquid from the saucepan, stir, and deglaze, scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken and pan juices to the saucepan and let simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through, 5 minutes more.

Step 5

Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice and honey. If necessary to balance the flavor, add more lemon juice, honey, spice blend, and salt.

Step 6

Serve the stew hot, garnished with the toasted pumpkin seeds.