Chicken Groundnut Stew Recipe

Name: Chicken Groundnut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 3 to 4 pound chicken, cut into pieces; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 onions, diced; 5 medium carrots or 3 cups, sliced 1/4-inch thick on bias; 4 cloves garlic, mashed; 1 -inch peeled ginger; 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes; 6 cups chicken stock or broth, divided; 2 ounces fresh thyme leaves; 1 habenero, pierced; 1 cup smooth natural peanut butter; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
3 to 4 pound chicken, cut into pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 onions, diced
5 medium carrots or 3 cups, sliced 1/4-inch thick on bias
4 cloves garlic, mashed
1 -inch peeled ginger
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
6 cups chicken stock or broth, divided
2 ounces fresh thyme leaves
1 habenero, pierced
1 cup smooth natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped for garnish

1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in oven roasting pan.
2
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and brown in hot pan, remove chicken from pan and set aside.
3
Drain off excess fat.
4
Add butter and saute onions for five minutes or until soft.
5
Add carrots (and any additional vegetables*), garlic, ginger and tomatoes.
6
Add 4 cups of hot chicken stock, thyme and habenero.
7
In a separate bowl, whisk peanut butter and tomato paste into remaining 2 cups of stock and add to the pan.
8
Add the chicken back to the pan.
9
Bring to boil, then simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until chicken falls from bones.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Can be served with rice, potatoes or noodles.
12
*Optional vegetables to add: eggplant, okra, sweet potatoes, cabbage, turnips, or bell peppers.

1382

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

159

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 3 to 4 pound chicken, cut into pieces, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken Groundnut 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.

Chicken Groundnut Stew

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