West African Peanut Chicken Recipe

Name: West African Peanut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut oil (or any cooking oil); 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 3 medium-size onions, minced or pureed in food processor; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups pureed tomatoes (or 2 cups tomato sauce and 1 cup water); 1 cup water; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 2 ripe tomatoes, diced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup peanut oil (or any cooking oil)
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
3 medium-size onions, minced or pureed in food processor
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups pureed tomatoes (or 2 cups tomato sauce and 1 cup water)
1 cup water
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 ripe tomatoes, diced

1
Heat oil over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes in a deep pot or large heavy skillet. Add chicken pieces, half at a time, and fry on both sides until nicely browned. Once all chicken pieces are cooked, set aside in a covered bowl to keep warm.
2
Add onions and garlic in same pot; cook until onions are soft and begin to brown, stirring occasionally. Add pureed tomatoes and 1 cup water; reduce heat to medium, bring to a simmer, and let simmer for a few minutes.
3
Return chicken to pot. Stir in peanut butter. Mixture will look clumpy for a minute, but will mix in nicely once it heats up. Add cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Simmer over low heat 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Stir in diced green pepper and tomatoes; simmer for 3 to 4 more minutes.

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup peanut oil (or any cooking oil), 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces, 3 medium-size onions, minced or pureed in food processor, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, West African Peanut Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

West African Peanut Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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