Mafe' Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Mafe'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons unrefined peanut oil; 1 large yellow onion; 1 cup smooth peanut butter; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 5 carrots, peeled, trimmed, and sliced into 1-inch pieces; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup uncooked rice

Servings: persons

4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unrefined peanut oil
1 large yellow onion
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1/3 cup tomato paste
5 carrots, peeled, trimmed, and sliced into 1-inch pieces
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup uncooked rice

1
Season chicken with sale and pepper.
2
Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
3
Working in batches, lightly brown chicken all over, then transfer to a bowl as done.
4
Add onions to pot, scraping any browned bits stuck to bottom of pot with the spoon.
5
Combine peanut butter and 1 1/2 cups cold water in a bowl.
6
Combine tomato paste and 2 cups hot water in another bowl.
7
Stir peanut butter and tomato paste mixtures into pot, scraping any browned bits stuck to bottom of pot with the spoon.
8
Return chicken to pot and stir well.
9
Add carrots, thyme and bay leaves.
10
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender - about an hour.
11
Serve over rice or, in the last 20 minutes, add rice to stew and cook together.
12
Adjust seasonings and serve.

1455

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons unrefined peanut oil, 1 large yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Mafe' 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.

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