African Style Braised Chicken in Peanut Sauce is a delectable dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of West African cuisine. This hearty and comforting stew is made with succulent chicken pieces slowly braised in an aromatic peanut sauce. The result is a tender and juicy chicken that is infused with the rich, nutty flavor of peanuts, complemented by a harmonious blend of spices and herbs. Served with fluffy rice or your favorite sides, this dish offers a tantalizing culinary experience that showcases the culinary treasures of Africa.
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WEST AFRICAN-STYLE PEANUT STEW WITH CHICKEN
African-inspired spices infuse the peanut butter and tomato base of this hearty one-pot stew starring chicken, sweet potatoes, and collard greens. This recipe, which appeared in Allrecipes magazine's Dec/Jan 2020 issue, comes from Ellie's new cookbook, "Whole in One: Complete, Healthy Meals in a Single Pot, Sheet Pan, or Skillet". This keeps up to 4 days, chilled in an airtight container.
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken; cook until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot and reduce heat to medium. Add onion; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
- Stir in broth, tomatoes, sweet potato, collard greens, and red bell peppers; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Return chicken and accumulated juices to the pot. Return to a boil, then stir in peanut butter; simmer until incorporated and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 702.1 mg, Sugar 11 g
AFRICAN-STYLE BRAISED CHICKEN IN PEANUT SAUCE (CROCK POT)
From "Delicious and Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes" by Judith Finlayson. Serve with white rice. Recipe calls for hot peppers and peanuts. I made it with 1 tsp. cayenne pepper instead of red chili pepper. By the way, I like the way it tastes cold the next day too!
Provided by Oolala
Categories Curries
Time 3h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, in batches, and brown on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
- Reduce heat to medium, add onions and cook, stirring, until softened. Add garlic, chili pepper, curry powder, oregano, salt and peppercorns and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
- Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a fork.
- In a bowl, combine peanut butter and sherry. Add a little cooking liquid and stir to blend. Add to slow cooker along with red pepper. Cover and cook on high for 20 minutes, until pepper is tender. Discard bay leaf.
- Serve over hot white rice.
EASY AFRICAN-STYLE PEANUT CHICKEN
I love a wide variety of cuisines, and I have a fondness for African foods. I am a single mother with a multiple handicapped brain damaged child. I also go to college full time and work in Oncology, so I am always needing something good but fast! I have a friend in Africa who sends me recipes and I kind of tweak them for ease, shall we say. I make this with my African style rice (look for it in my recipes!) Enjoy!
Provided by Phoenix Food Queen
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Diced chicken breasts in to bite sized pieces.
- Saute in 1 tbs peanut oil until just before cooked and remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate pan saute diced tomatoes and onion in butter and peanut oil until soft.
- Add peanut butter and stir well.
- Then add the water and mix well.
- Now add chicken to mixture and bring to boil.
- At boiling point, reduce heat to medium and cook for about 6 minutes
- Serve warm over African Style Rice!
Tips:
- Use a whole chicken cut into 8 pieces for a more flavorful dish.
- If you don't have a crock pot, you can braise the chicken in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add a tablespoon of honey or brown sugar to the peanut sauce for a sweeter flavor.
- Serve the chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.
- Garnish the chicken with chopped peanuts, cilantro, or green onions before serving.
Conclusion:
African-style braised chicken in peanut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The chicken is cooked until it is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the peanut sauce is rich and flavorful. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables, and enjoy!
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