Easy African Chicken Peanut Stew Recipe
This easy recipes favorite blends tender chicken with a creamy peanut butter base, perfect for dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp bouillon powder
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups spinach (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft.
- Add garlic and ginger, then stir in cayenne, paprika, and bouillon.
- Add chicken and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
- Add peanut butter and stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.