Ghanaian Chicken Wings in Spicy Gravy
Enjoy the rich and comforting stew - tender chicken simmered in a flavorful tomato and onion sauce with a hint of warming spices. Easy to make with pantry-friendly ingredients, this classic West African dish pairs perfectly with rice, potatoes, or bread.
Updated : 09 December, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
800 grams
Chicken wings
1
Onion
2
Garlic
1 tablespoon
Ginger
2
Tomato
2 tablespoon
Tomato paste
1
Chili pepper
1 teaspoon
Curry
1 teaspoon
Ground paprika
0.5 teaspoon
Dried thyme
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
3 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
1
Broth cube
0.5 cup
Water
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in a pot or deep skillet. Season chicken wings with salt and pepper. Add to the hot oil and fry until lightly golden (not fully cooked). Remove and set aside.
Step 2
In the same pan, add chopped onions and sauté until soft. Add grated garlic, grated ginger, and finely chopped chili; cook 1-2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook until slightly darker. Add chopped tomatoes and cook 8-10 minutes until thick.
Step 3
Add curry, paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and optional stock cube. Return chicken wings to the pan. Add ½-1 cup of water to create gravy. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked and sauce thickens.
Step 4
Serve hot with rice, rried potatoes, bread, couscous or pasta.
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