Chicken Peanut Stew

5 from 4 votes

The addition of peanut butter to this chicken peanut stew may sound a bit strange to some, but it really adds a delightful savory edge!

Prep Time2

Cook Time2 30

Total Time4 30

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: African

Servings:

Calories: 361kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings, 1.36 kg)
olive oil
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
2 onions (thinly sliced)
1 eggplant (cut into chunks)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tomatoes (chopped)
3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
chopped peanuts (for garnish)
cilantro (optional)

Instructions

Start by tossing the chicken pieces in olive oil, ground coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and roast the chicken for 45 minutes. In a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat, add a few tablespoons of olive oil, the sliced onions, the eggplant, and the crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 minutes until the vegetables are very tender, and add the tomato paste, tomatoes, chicken broth, and roasted chicken pieces.
Bring the pot to a boil and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter and simmer for another 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and cilantro, and serve with rice!

Nutrition

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