Chicken in Peanut Sauce (Nikatse Nkwa) Recipe

Name: Chicken in Peanut Sauce (Nikatse Nkwa)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) roasting chickens, cut into pieces; water, enough to cover chicken; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 bay leaves; 6 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 onions, cut into quarters; 1 cup smooth peanut butter; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb) roasting chickens, cut into pieces
water, enough to cover chicken
2 teaspoons salt
4 bay leaves
6 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 onions, cut into quarters
1 cup smooth peanut butter
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
cooked rice

1
In a large saucepan, cover chicken with water.
2
Add 2 teaspoons salt and bay leaves.
3
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.
4
In a blender, puree tomatoes, tomato paste and onions.
5
Remove cooked chicken from pan; keep warm.
6
Strain cooking liquid, discarding bay leaves.
7
Pour 2-1/2 cups strained cooking liquid back into pan.
8
Add pureed mixture; simmer 10 minutes.
9
Remove from heat; whisk in peanut butter, 1 Tablespoon at a time.
10
Cover and simmer 10 minutes longer.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Place chicken in a large bowl; pour sauce over chicken.
13
Serve with cooked rice.

450

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb) roasting chickens, cut into pieces, water, enough to cover chicken, 2 teaspoons salt, 4 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Peanut Sauce (Nikatse Nkwa) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 in Peanut Sauce (Nikatse Nkwa)

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