Place the tomato halves into the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. Season with a pinch of salt and lightly brush with olive oil.
4 medium Tomatoes
Roast the tomatoes in the air fryer at 200°C for 15 minutes. Blend together the roasted tomatoes with the chicken broth until combined. Set aside.
300 ml Chicken Broth
Roasting tomatoes in an oven
Preheat oven to 220°C. Place the tomato halves onto a baking tray. Do not overcrowd. Season with a pinch of salt and lightly brush with olive oil.
Roast the tomatoes in the oven for 30-35 minutes. Blend together the roasted tomatoes with the chicken broth until combined. Set aside.
Cooking the stew
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
2 tbsp Olive Oil, 450 g Chicken (thigh/leg/drumsticks)
Turn the heat down to medium heat. In the same pot, add more oil if needed, and saute the chopped onions, garlic, and chillies (if using) for 5-7 minutes until golden.
2-3 cloves Garlic, 1 large Onion
Season with cumin powder, salt & black pepper. Stir in tomato paste and chipotle paste.
Add the chicken back into the pot. Stir until fully coated.
2 Bay Leaves
Add bay leaves and the roasted tomato chicken broth mixture to the pot.
Bring to a boil then turn to low heat, cover the pot, and allow to simmer for 40 minutes.
Add in the chopped carrots, potatoes, and frozen peas. Cover again and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Carrots, 400 g Potatoes, 1 cup Frozen Peas
Stir in the balsamic vinegar and toss in fresh coriander leaves. Let bubble for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and/or black pepper if need to. Serve hot.
2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar, 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander
Notes
We prefer using chicken thighs, legs, or drumsticks for the recipe instead of chicken breast.
Roasting the tomatoes in an air fryer can save you a lot of time compared to using the oven.
Roasting the tomatoes first before blending them with the chicken broth extracts a more concentrated flavour for the dish.