Classic Angolan Slow-Cooked Chicken Stew

Assemble the ingredients: chicken, bay leaf, tomato, butter, parsley, flour, carrot.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the chicken and cook until slow-cooked.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Angolan flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Angolan accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.