Description
Warm, flavorful, and comforting, this African Chicken Peanut Stew is a delicious blend of tender chicken, creamy peanut butter, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a cozy dinner with a touch of exotic flair.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Stew:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups chopped collard greens or spinach
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: In a large pot, heat oil and sear chicken until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, cayenne, cumin, paprika, and coriander.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes and peanut butter, then add broth, chicken, sweet potatoes, and bell pepper.
- Simmer: Cook for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked and potatoes are tender.
- Add Greens: Stir in greens and cook until wilted.
- Finish and Serve: Add lime juice, adjust seasoning, and serve hot, garnished with peanuts and cilantro.
Notes
- Serve over rice or with flatbread for a heartier meal.
- Almond butter can be used as a substitute for peanut butter.
- Adjust spice levels according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: West African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
