5.0 from 12 votes
Chicken Peanut Stew
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 Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
2 hrs mins
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 361 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
African
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!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
361kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
447mg
(19%)
Potassium
670mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1035IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
12.7mg
(14%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1035IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 12.7mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.