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African Chicken Peanut Stew Recipe

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African Chicken Peanut Stew simmers tender chicken thighs in creamy peanut butter sauce with sweet potatoes, bell peppers, ginger, and warm West African spices. Hearty one-pot comfort food ready in 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken thighs bone-in skin-on
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  • 1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high. Brown chicken 5-6 mins per side. Remove and set aside.
  • 2. Lower heat to medium. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and bell pepper. Cook 5 mins until softened.
  • 3. Stir in tomato paste, cayenne, and bay leaves. Cook 2 mins. Add peanut butter and gradually whisk in broth until smooth.
  • 4. Add sweet potatoes and browned chicken. Bring to simmer, cover, reduce heat to low. Cook 25-30 mins until chicken is tender and potatoes cooked through.
  • 5. Remove bay leaves. Adjust seasoning. Serve over rice topped with peanuts and cilantro.

Notes

  • Scoop peanut butter off top of natural brands (oil separation normal).
  • Bone-in thighs add rich flavor; shred meat off bones before serving.
  • Make ahead: flavors deepen overnight. Freezes well up to 3 months.
  • Spice level: reduce cayenne to 1/2 tsp for mild version.

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Keywords: African chicken peanut stew, groundnut stew, West African peanut soup, chicken peanut butter stew

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