Name: Smoked Paprika and Herb Blend Souskoe with Chicken and Peas
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 400g chicken thighs; 1 cup peas; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp thyme; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method

Add smoked paprika to the pot before sautéing onions. 1: Stir in parsley during the final simmer.
Heat oil in a pot, brown chicken thighs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In same pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.
Return chicken to pot, add peas, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes.
Serve hot, optionally with rice or bread.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.