African nut stew with chicken

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup peanuts, divided
  • 2 sweet potatoes, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounces) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bunch swiss chard, chopped
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • Cooked basmati rice, for serving
  • Cilantro, for garnish
  • Salt and pepper, to taste


  • METHOD:

    Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
    Add onion, garlic and jalapeño.
    Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté until soft, 5-7 minutes.

    Season chicken and add to the pan.
    Cook for a few minutes until it begins to brown.

    Add 1/2 cup peanuts, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and chicken broth.
    Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

    Stir in chard and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
    Stir in peanut butter.
    Turn off heat.

    Serve over rice, garnished with cilantro and crushed peanuts.

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    COMMENTS / REVIEWS

    1. S

      I work all day every day M-S. On my way home from work, I read this article, got home followed all the instructions they all taste good. Thank you for the recipe!!

    2. J

      Made this for a gathering last night. Everyone raved and asked for the recipe. I was almost embarrassed by how easy it it. Spectacular dish!

    3. K

      Unfortunately it is not in my taste.I do not recommend it.

    4. J

      I cannot thank you enough for this beautiful recipe!!!!

    5. M

      This is one of my husbands favorite things I make. I found your recipe years ago and he still requests it! Thanks!

    6. J

      Made this tonight and it was wonderful!

    7. R

      i loved it so simple but very elegant.

    8. D

      This was absolutely delicious!!

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