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Souskoe with Chicken and Peas

Name: Souskoe with Chicken and Peas
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 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

A South African comfort dish with tender chicken and peas in a rich sauce.

35 minutes4 servings

Method

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.

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