African Chicken And Peanut Stew Recipe

Name: African Chicken And Peanut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 2 lbs boneless chicken, cubed; 1 onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped carrot; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1 sweet potatoes or 1 yam, cubed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2/3 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; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 lbs boneless chicken, cubed
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 sweet potatoes or 1 yam, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2/3 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
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1
In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil on med-high. When hot, add the onions and sweet potatoes, stir and cook until onions are soft and translucent.
2
Add chicken, cook til opaque.
3
Stir in the garlic, curry powder, coriander, cumin, and crushed red chiles. Cook 1 minute.
4
Add the carrots, celery, ginger, cinnamon, bay leaf, salt, chicken broth, and tomato paste.
5
Bring the liquid to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes.
6
When the stew has cooked for 45 minutes, stir in the peanut butter. Cook another 3 minutes, uncovered for the flavors to blend.
7
Stir in the chopped tomato and bell pepper. Simmer until the tomatoes and pepper are softened but still retain their shape, 3 to 5 minutes.
8
Stir in lemon juice. Serve with the chopped cilantro on the top, and additional red pepper flakes on the side, if desired.
9
I like to serve this stew over hearty brown rice. Healthy and delicious!

969

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 2 lbs boneless chicken, cubed, 1 onion, chopped, 1/4 cup chopped carrot, and more.

Yes, African Chicken And Peanut Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

African Chicken And Peanut Stew

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