Quick And Easy Chicken, Tomato And Spinach Stew

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN, TOMATO AND SPINACH STEW

Recipe serves 4  Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 35 minutes
Facets: 30-45 Minutes South African Chicken Quick and Easy Summer Spring Winter

INGREDIENTS
15 ml sunflower oil
1 kg chicken thighs (approximately 8 thighs)
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 tins chopped and peeled tomatoes (2 x 410 g)
1 Chicken Stock Pot
30 ml Brown Onion Soup
½ bunch spinach, washed and chopped
7.5 ml brown sugar

METHOD
Heat oil in a large pot and brown the chicken thighs in batches if necessary, then set aside
Fry the onion and garlic until soft then return the chicken to the pot and add the chopped tomatoes and Chicken Stock Pot
Stir well then allow to simmer unlidded for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally
Mix the Brown Onion Soup with a little water to form a smooth paste then stir it into the stew together with the spinach and brown sugar (the brown sugar will help to balance the acidity of the tomatoes)
Allow to simmer for 5 minutes to thicken and for the spinach to wilt then serve with creamy mashed potatoes