African Chicken Peanut Stew
African chicken peanut stew is a delicious and versatile traditional dish enjoyed by many Africans all over the world. This hearty stew is made from simple ingredients cooked together to entice your senses and please your belly!
Servings: 6
Calories: 504kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon bouillon powder
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the chicken.1.5 lb chicken thighs
- Mix some salt and pepper in a small bowl, then rub it on both sides of each chicken part.1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- Pour some olive oil into a large skillet and then brown the chicken pieces on both sides on medium-high heat.
- When sufficiently browned, remove the chicken thighs from the oil and set them aside.
- Pour ¼ cup olive oil in a large soup pot and when heated, add the chopped onions and red bell pepper. Sauté for a few minutes on medium heat.1 red bell pepper, ¼ cup olive oil, ½ onion
- Next, add the tomato sauce and spices (except the salt), simmer for a few minutes and pour in the chicken broth.½ cup tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon bouillon powder, 2 cups chicken stock
- Add the chicken pieces, give it a stir and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Taste for salt and add some if you need.
- Finally, add the peanut butter into the pot and stir till it is well mixed in.½ cup peanut butter
- Cook till the stew becomes thick.
- Your African chicken peanut stew is ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
This recipe serves 6 and contains 7 net carbs per serving.
- If you're using stock, make sure to taste for salt before adding any. Stock usually already contains some salt.
- Add a teaspoon of ground coriander or chopped cilantro, chopped garlic cloves, fresh ginger, and a teaspoon of ground cumin for a tasty variation.
- If you like spicy stew, add chili pepper or habanero pepper.
- If you use water instead of stock for this recipe, adjust the spices if you need to.
- You can swap the chicken for beef or fish if you prefer. It's equally delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 714IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg