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African Chicken Peanut Stew

Savory African Chicken Peanut Stew for Comfort Food Lovers

Discover the comforting richness of African Chicken Peanut Stew, a flavorful low-carb dish that brings a taste of Nigeria to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Nigerian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs can substitute with beef or fish
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce can replace with fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper can substitute with yellow or green bell peppers
  • ½ cup Peanut Butter use natural peanut butter without additives
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil can swap with vegetable or coconut oil
  • 1 medium Onion use shallots for a milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste or replace with chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Bouillon Powder use vegetable broth as an alternative
  • 3 cups Chicken Stock can substitute with water, adjust seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper use white pepper for subtle flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste, be cautious with salted stock

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • soup pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
  2. Brown the chicken in a skillet with olive oil for 6-8 minutes on each side.
  3. Sauté chopped onions and red bell pepper in olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, and bouillon powder. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Return browned chicken to the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in peanut butter and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Serve warm with fufu, cauliflower rice, or steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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