Groundnut Stew Recipe

Name: Groundnut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil, more if needed; 1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes, drained; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 2 3/4 cups water; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 10-ounce package frozen sliced okra

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cooking oil, more if needed
1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes, drained
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 3/4 cups water
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 10-ounce package frozen sliced okra

1
In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
2
Season the chicken pieces with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper.
3
Cook until browned, turning, about 8 minutes in all.
4
Remove.
5
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from the pot.
6
Reduce the heat to moderately low.
7
Add the onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
8
Stir in the tomato paste and then the tomatoes and cayenne.
9
Return the chicken legs and thighs to the pot and stir in 2 cups of the water.
10
Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
11
Whisk together the peanut butter and the remaining 3/4 cup water until smooth.
12
Add this mixture to the stew along with the chicken breasts and wings, the okra and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/4 of teaspoon black pepper.
13
Cook, partially covered, until the okra is just done, about 10 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 tablespoons cooking oil, more if needed, 1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces, 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, 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.

Groundnut Stew

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