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African-Style Peanut Stew with Chicken
Difficulty Level: Advanced
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Prep Time:15 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT1H30M1 Hr 15 Min
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Yield:6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 green pepper, seeded and diced
- 2-3 jalapeño peppers, seeded, membranes removed, and minced
- 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 ½ tablespoons curry powder
- Salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (28 ounces) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2-3 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium red garnet yam or sweet potato, peeled and diced
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- Long-grain white rice to serve
- Optional garnishes: chopped tomato, cilantro, scallions, salted chopped peanuts, plain yogurt
- 12.78g peanut oil
- 680.39g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 green pepper, seeded and diced
- 2-3 jalapeño peppers, seeded, membranes removed, and minced
- 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 19.17g minced fresh ginger
- 31.95g curry powder
- Salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (793.79g) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2-3 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium red garnet yam or sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 177.44ml peanut butter
- Long-grain white rice to serve
- Optional garnishes: chopped tomato, cilantro, scallions, salted chopped peanuts, plain yogurt
Indulge in a rich blend of bold spices, sweet potato and creamy peanut butter – the perfect complement to tender bites of chicken. A culinary exploration of African-style cuisine.
Preparation
STEP 1
Heat oil in a heavy, 6-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
STEP 2
Add onion, carrots and both peppers. Cook for 8 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
STEP 3
Make a well in center and add curry powder. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
STEP 4
Add salt, pepper, tomatoes, broth, yam and peanut butter. Stir to combine and melt peanut butter.
STEP 5
Return chicken to pan along with juices in bowl. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Serve over prepared rice, and top with optional garnishes if desired.