Prepare all the ingredients.
Brown the chicken in oil.
Add the peeled and chopped tomatoes...
...then the onions and crushed garlic...
...and last the massale powder. Season with salt, pepper, add a bit of thyme flowers.
Mix well.
with warm water to the top of the meat.
Simmer over low heat until the chicken is cooked and the sauce reduced.
When finished, skim the fat from the sauce, season and keep warm.
Serve with pilaf rice.