African Chicken Peanut Stew (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1.5 lb chicken thighs
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½ cup tomato sauce
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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½ cup peanut butter
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¼ cup olive oil
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½ onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon bouillon powder
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2 cups chicken stock
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
# Instructions:
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Wash and pat dry the chicken. Mix some salt and pepper in a small bowl, then rub it on both sides of each chicken part.
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Pour some olive oil into a large skillet and then brown the chicken pieces on both sides on medium-high heat. When sufficiently browned, remove the chicken thighs from the oil and set them aside.
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Pour ¼ cup olive oil into a large soup pot. When heated, add the chopped onions and red bell pepper. Sauté for a few minutes on medium heat.
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Add the tomato sauce and spices (except the salt) to the pot, simmer for a few minutes, and then pour in the chicken broth.
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Add the chicken pieces to the pot, give it a stir, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
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Add the peanut butter into the pot and stir until it is well mixed. Cook until the stew thickens.
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Your African chicken peanut stew is ready to be enjoyed!
# Notes:
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If you're using stock, taste for salt beforehand as stock often contains salt.
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Add chili pepper or habanero pepper for a spicier stew.
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You can swap the chicken for beef or fish for variety.
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For more flavor, consider adding ground coriander, chopped cilantro, garlic, fresh ginger, or ground cumin.
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If substituting water for stock, adjust the spices as needed.