Description
Hearty west african chicken peanut stew blends rich, nutty flavors with tender chicken and aromatic spices. Warm, comforting ingredients come together in a single pot, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this soulful culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken thighs
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 0.5 onion, chopped
- 2 cups (475 ml) chicken stock or water
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup (128 g) peanut butter
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp bouillon powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Cleanse chicken thighs, pat dry, and season comprehensively with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs until golden and crisp on both sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside browned chicken.
- Aromatics: In a soup pot, sauté finely chopped onions and red bell peppers in olive oil until translucent and softened. Introduce tomato sauce and spices, simmering briefly to concentrate flavors.
- Liquid Integration: Pour chicken stock into the pot, carefully returning browned chicken thighs to the liquid. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing chicken to cook through and flavors to meld.
- Peanut Incorporation: Gradually whisk smooth peanut butter into the simmering stew, stirring continuously until sauce reaches a creamy, luxurious consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
- Resting: Remove from heat and let the stew rest for 5 minutes to enhance thickness and flavor profile before serving.
Notes
- Chicken Selection: Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and tender meat that holds up well during slow cooking.
- Spice Intensity Control: Adjust spice levels by carefully modifying the amount of ground spices or adding cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Peanut Butter Blending: Opt for natural, unsweetened peanut butter to prevent excessive sweetness and maintain authentic African flavor profile.
- Consistent Simmering: Maintain a gentle, low simmer to prevent sauce separation and ensure smooth, creamy texture throughout the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: West African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg