Stuffat tat-Tiġieġ
List of Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients
Cube the chicken if not already done. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Chop all vegetables and set aside.
Brown the chicken
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly golden on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Sauté the vegetables
In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic, celery, and carrots, and cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the tomato base
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor. Add a splash of water (or stock if available) to loosen the mixture slightly.
Combine and simmer
Return the chicken to the pan and mix well with the vegetables and sauce. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until: The chicken is fully cooked The vegetables are tender The sauce has slightly thickened
Final seasoning
Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Serve
Serve hot with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
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