West African Peanut Stew with Chicken

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5.0

48 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    714 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    African

West African Peanut Stew with Chicken

African peanut stew with chicken. Sweet spices meld to give this stew an exotic kick. Easily adapted to vegetarian.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 Tablespoons peanut oil (or coconut oil)
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 4 cups orange fleshed sweet potatoes scrubbed and cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 13 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup chunky peanut butter (or cashew butter for Whole 30)
  • 1 5 ounces fresh baby spinach kale or greens
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat oil over a medium high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Then add garlic and ginger and continue cooking another 2-3 minutes.
  2. After that, add the chicken and cook, stirring until chicken is browned on all sides. Then add spices, red pepper, salt and black pepper, stirring to coat.
  3. Pour in chicken stock, and yams or sweet potatoes, then bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to simmer and cover, cooking for 15 minutes.
  5. Uncover, stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and peanut butter, mixing until blended. Continue cooking an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until yams are fork tender and liquid is reduced and thick.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in baby spinach. (If using tougher greens, add 5-10 minutes before done)
  7. Serve with rice, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 714kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Monounsaturated Fat 21g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 739mg (31%) Potassium 1.422mg (0%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 16.258IU (0%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 124mg (12%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 714 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 714kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Monounsaturated Fat 21g 105%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 739mg 31%
Potassium 1.422mg 0%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 16.258IU 0%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 124mg 12%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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