Ghanaian Chicken And Peanut Butter Soup Recipe

Name: Ghanaian Chicken And Peanut Butter Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) chicken, cleaned and cut into 16 portions; 4 small onions, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic paste; 21 fluid ounces chicken stock; 1 lb smooth peanut butter; 18 ounces water; 1 (14 ounce) can plum tomatoes; 1 hot red pepper, de-seeded and roughly chopped; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1
Place a large saucepan/casserole pot over a medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces, skin side down, for 10 minutes or until browned. Using tongs, turn the pieces of chicken over to seal the underside.
2
Stir in two of the onions, ginger and garlic for five minutes or until translucent and softened.
3
Pour in the chicken stock and season with salt. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4
In a separate small saucepan, mix together the peanut butter with the water. Gently bring the mixture to the boil, stirring occasionally to.
5
prevent burning and a lumpy mixture. Gently simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the oil from the peanut butter settles on the surface.
6
In a food processor, blend together the remaining two onions with the tinned tomatoes and red pepper. Add this mixture to the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Finally, add the peanut butter mixture to the chicken pan and simmer for a further 30 minutes.
8
Optional - pour soup into a bowl and place rice ball in the middle.

1616

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

200

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb) chicken, cleaned and cut into 16 portions, 4 small onions, peeled and chopped, 1 tablespoon ginger paste, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic paste, and more.

Yes, Ghanaian Chicken And Peanut Butter Soup 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ghanaian Chicken And Peanut Butter Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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