Authentic African Chicken Peanut Stew
This Authentic African Chicken Peanut Stew. Is a delicious, comforting meal. That’s packed with bold flavors. And a creamy peanut base. The tender chicken thighs. Are seared to perfection. Then simmered in a rich broth of tomato sauce, peanut butter, and spices. The addition of red bell pepper. And cayenne pepper. Gives this stew. A beautiful balance of sweetness and heat. Whether you’re new to African cuisine. Or looking to recreate a beloved dish. This stew is sure to become. A family favorite. Pair it with rice or couscous. Or your favorite bread. For a meal that’s both satisfying. And easy to prepare.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds of chicken thighs
- 1/2 c of tomato sauce
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 c of peanut butter
- 1/4 c of olive oil
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 1 tsp of cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp of bouillon granules or powder
- 2 c of chicken broth
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 1 tsp of salt or to taste
Instructions
- Rinse. And pat the chicken dry. In a small bowl. Combine salt. And pepper. Then season both sides. Of each chicken piece. With the mixture.
- Heat some olive oil. In a large skillet. Over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides. Until golden. Once browned. Remove the chicken. From the skillet. And set aside.
- In a large soup pot. Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil. Add the chopped onions. And red bell pepper. Sautéing them for a few minutes. Over medium heat.
- Stir in the tomato sauce. And spices (excluding the salt). Letting it simmer. For a few minutes. Before pouring in the chicken broth.
- Return the browned chicken pieces. To the pot, stir. And let everything simmer. For about 10 minutes.
- Adjust the salt to taste. If needed. Lastly, stir in the peanut butter. Ensuring it's well blended. Into the stew.
- Let it cook. Until the stew thickens. And enjoy your African Chicken Peanut Stew!
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free. Simply swap the bouillon powder. For a gluten-free version. And ensure that your peanut butter. And all other ingredients. Are free from gluten-containing additives. Most natural peanut butters. And tomato sauces. Are naturally gluten-free. So the recipe remains incredibly close to the original. You’ll still get all the rich flavors. And creamy texture. That makes this dish so special!