Chicken in Libyan red sauce is a recipe inspired by traditional Libyan cuisine, where the chicken is simmered for a long time in a rich tomato-based sauce flavored with many spices such as paprika, cumin and turmeric.

Libyan red chicken sauce

Libya

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Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time 50 mins Total time 1 hr 5 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 5

Author: Gluten Escape

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 chicken , cut into pieces (failing that, chicken breasts)

• 2 medium onions, finely chopped

• 3 cloves of garlic, crushed

• 4 ripe tomatoes, diced (or 400 g canned tomatoes)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 red pepper (optional, to taste)

• 2 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp cumin powder

• 1 tsp turmeric

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 4 tbsp olive oil

• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

• 500 ml water or chicken broth

Preparation

1. To prepare the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides. Once nicely browned, remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
2. Brown the onions and garlic: In the same pot, add the chopped onions and crushed garlic. Sauté over medium heat until the onions become translucent.
3. Adding the spices: Add the paprika, cumin and turmeric to the pot, and stir to coat the onions and garlic. Then add the tomato paste and the diced tomatoes. Let cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Cooking the chicken: Return the chicken pieces to the pot and add the red pepper (if using). Pour in the water or chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer: Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the chicken is very tender and the sauce has thickened.
6. Finishing touches: Taste the sauce, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro just before serving.

Note

This chicken in red sauce is ideal with rice or fried potatoes or to soak up the delicious sauce

Keywords: chicken, gluten-free Libya recipe

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