Description
African chicken peanut stew is a delicious and versatile traditional dish enjoyed by many Africans all over the world. This hearty stew is made from simple ingredients cooked together to entice your senses and please your belly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp bouillon powder
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step: Wash and pat dry the chicken.
- Step: Mix some salt and pepper in a small bowl, then rub it on both sides of each chicken part.
- Step: Pour some olive oil into a large skillet and then brown the chicken pieces on both sides on medium-high heat.
- Step: When sufficiently browned, remove the chicken thighs from the oil and set them aside.
- Step: Pour 1/4 cup olive oil in a large soup pot and when heated, add the chopped onions and red bell pepper. Sauté for a few minutes on medium heat.
- Step: Next, add the tomato sauce and spices (except the salt), simmer for a few minutes and pour in the chicken broth.
- Step: Add the chicken pieces, give it a stir and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Step: Taste for salt and add some if you need.
- Step: Finally, add the peanut butter into the pot and stir till it is well mixed in.
- Step: Cook till the stew becomes thick.
Notes
If using stock, taste for salt before adding more as stock often contains sodium. For variations, add ground coriander, chopped cilantro, garlic, fresh ginger, or ground cumin. For more heat, add chili pepper or habanero pepper. Chicken can be swapped for beef or fish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 504 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 496 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 114 mg
Keywords: African peanut stew, groundnut stew, West African chicken stew, creamy peanut stew, West African cuisine