Description

Warm up with this hearty and flavorful African Chicken Peanut Stew. A delicious blend of tender chicken, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and kale in a rich and creamy peanut sauce. This stew is a comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 medium onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)

Spices:

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Additional Ingredients:

1 medium sweet potato (peeled and cubed)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped kale or spinach
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped roasted peanuts and cilantro for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Brown the Chicken: Heat oil in a large pot, brown chicken, then set aside.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion until translucent, add garlic and ginger.
Add Spices: Stir in cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne.
Cook Stew: Add sweet potato, bell pepper, tomatoes, peanut butter, and broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
Finish: Stir in kale, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with peanuts and cilantro.

Notes

This stew pairs well with steamed rice or warm flatbread.
You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter if needed, or use bone-in chicken for richer flavor—just increase cook time slightly.