African Chicken Stew

African Chicken Stew
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    1.5K

Embark on a culinary journey to West Africa with this hearty and flavorful chicken stew. Inspired by authentic recipes, this dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich peanut butter sauce with aromatic spices and wholesome vegetables. A truly comforting and satisfying meal!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    32 g
  • Cholesterol
    100 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    44 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    620 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    36 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides until lightly golden, about 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

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Recipe View Add the diced potato, chopped onion, and crushed garlic to the same skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

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Recipe View Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander seed, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook for another minute, allowing the spices to release their aromas.

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Recipe View Pour in the water, then add the reserved chicken and any accumulated juices back into the skillet. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.

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Recipe View Stir in the unsalted peanut butter until fully incorporated into the stew. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.

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Recipe View Remove from heat and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot over white rice, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley and a sprinkle of unsalted peanuts for added texture and flavor.

For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or sweet potatoes.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
If you don't have peanut butter, you can substitute with almond butter or cashew butter.
A squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens up the flavors.

Mariam Stamm

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 500 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Marian Okon

    Easy to follow recipe, even for a beginner cook like me!

  • Silas Stoltenbergbernier

    I added some sweet potatoes and it was delicious!

  • Matilda Klocko

    The peanut butter sauce is surprisingly good and not too overpowering.

  • Avery Hilll

    This stew is so flavorful and comforting! My family loved it.

  • Marco Gutkowski

    I made this for a potluck and everyone asked for the recipe!

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