African Groundnut Chicken Stew
African groundnut chicken stew is a rich peanut-based one-pot dinner with tender chicken warm spices and a velvety broth built for comfort.
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Chef knife
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup natural peanut butter
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Sauté onion garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add cumin and coriander and cook briefly to release aroma.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes chicken broth and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add chicken and sweet potato and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 40 to 45 minutes until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Season to taste and serve hot.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Use natural peanut butter without added sugar for the best texture. If the stew thickens too much, add a splash of warm broth to loosen it while stirring gently.Wine Advice
An off-dry Riesling pairs beautifully with the peanut richness, offering acidity that refreshes the palate between bites.Nutrition values
Calories: 545 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 43 g | Fat: 34 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Sodium: 650 mg | Sugar: 8 g