Exquisite African Chicken and Peanut Stew
A tantalizing African-inspired stew that combines the richness of peanuts with an array of traditional spices, creating a harmonious and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
| 1 | tablespoon peanut oil |
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| 2 | lbs boneless chicken, cubed |
| 1 | onion, chopped |
| ¼ | cup chopped carrot |
| ¼ | cup chopped celery |
| 1 | sweet potatoes or 1 yam, cubed |
| 2 | garlic cloves, minced |
| ½ | teaspoon curry powder |
| ½ | teaspoon ground coriander |
| ½ | teaspoon ground cumin |
| ½ | teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
| ½ | teaspoon ground ginger |
| ¼ | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 1 | bay leaf |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 2 | cups chicken broth |
| 1 | tablespoon tomato paste |
| ⅔ | cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy, doesn't matter) |
| 3 | tablespoons lemon juice |
| 2 | roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped |
| 1 | bell pepper, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces |
| ¼ | cup cilantro, chopped |
Instructions
| 1. | In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chopped onions and cubed sweet potatoes. Saute until the onions are soft and translucent. |
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| 2. | Introduce the cubed chicken into the pot, cooking until it turns opaque. |
| 3. | Incorporate the minced garlic, aromatic curry powder, fragrant coriander, earthy cumin, and fiery crushed red pepper flakes. Allow the spices to bloom for about a minute. |
| 4. | Add the finely chopped carrots, celery, ground ginger, a hint of cinnamon, a bay leaf, salt, chicken broth, and a dollop of tomato paste to the pot. |
| 5. | Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for 45 minutes. |
| 6. | After the stew has simmered for the allotted time, gently stir in the creamy peanut butter. Let it cook for an additional 3 minutes, uncovered, to meld the flavors. |
| 7. | Gently fold in the seeded and chopped roma tomatoes, as well as the colorful bell pepper cut into bite-sized pieces. Simmer until the tomatoes and pepper are tender yet retain their shape, which should take approximately 3 to 5 minutes. |
| 8. | Finish the dish by adding a touch of fresh lemon juice. To serve, sprinkle the chopped cilantro atop the stew. For those seeking an extra kick, offer additional red pepper flakes on the side. |
| 9. | For a wholesome pairing, serve this delectable stew over a bed of hearty brown rice. A nutritious and delightful choice! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 428.7 kcal |
| Protein | 28.7 g |
| Fat | 30.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Sugar | 4.8 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița