African Peanut Stew
A hearty and rich stew made from ground peanuts, spices, tomatoes and chicken. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or a neutral tasting oil
- 1 medium yellow onion – chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves – minced
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 2 pieces chicken breasts or chicken thighs – cut into bite-sized chunks*
- 1 tbsp of Season with Spice’s Sweet & Spicy Curry Powder
- Pinches of Season with Spice’s Kashmiri Chili Powder optional, for a spicier version
- 1 medium size orange flesh sweet potato – peeled and cut into small chunks
- 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
- Sweet Ginger Sea Salt to taste
- 1.5 tsp brown sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly chopped cilantro as garnish
- Unsalted roasted peanuts – coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan or deep skillet over medium fire. Add in onion, and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add in garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute, until everything is aromatic.
- Add in chicken, and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, until the meat is just cooked and begins to brown. Add in Sweet & Spicy Curry Powder, and stir well to coat chicken evenly.
- Add in sweet potatoes, chicken broth, and tomatoes. Bring soup to a boil. Turn fire down to simmer, cover pan, and cook for about 10 minutes – stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in peanut butter and coconut milk. Then sprinkle in brown sugar & salt (I used Sweet Ginger Sea Salt), stirring well to combine. Taste, and if necessary, adjust the peanut butter, coconut milk, or seasonings. Bring stew to a simmer and cook for another 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are softened.
- Finally, add freshly ground black pepper, and garnish with cilantro & crushed peanuts.
Notes
1. You can also use cooked, shredded chicken as a shortcut. Just add it in after Step 2.
2. Feel free to adjust the ratio of coconut milk and broth to achieve the thickness you prefer.
3. Like curry, African Peanut Stew is fantastic for leftovers. The stew gets thicker overnight, so you may need to add in a bit more broth, water, or coconut milk to thin out the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 150gCalories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 369mgPotassium: 990mgFiber: 7gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 8137IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 4mg
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