Best 7 Spicy African Chicken And Almond Stew Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Africa with our tantalizing recipe for Spicy African Chicken and Almond Stew. This dish is a harmonious blend of bold flavors and exotic spices, sure to transport you to the vibrant streets of an African market. Tender chicken simmers in a rich and spicy tomato-based stew, infused with aromatic herbs and spices like chili powder, cumin, and coriander. Crunchy almonds add a delightful textural contrast and nutty flavor, while the creamy coconut milk brings a touch of richness and balance. This tantalizing stew is a feast for the senses, perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner with loved ones.

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AFRICAN CHICKEN STEW



African Chicken Stew image

This delicious stew is inspired by my friend from Sierra Leone, West Africa, who cooks often for her family. Many ingredients can be modified. This is kind of a 'whatever is handy now' recipe. You can use a whole roasting chicken cut into bite-sized pieces, or just breasts and thighs if you prefer. Other suggested additions are turnips, carrots and celery. This looks great served over white rice with a garnish of fresh chopped cilantro, parsley or unsalted peanuts.

Provided by Leah Shaw

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (3 pound) roasting chicken, deboned and cut into bite size pieces
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 onion, chopped
1 large potato, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
¾ cup unsalted natural-style peanut butter
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken, and brown quickly. Remove chicken from pan. Reduce heat to medium low, and add garlic, onion and potato to the pan; saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with cumin, coriander, black pepper, red pepper and salt. Do not let garlic brown.
  • Mix in water and browned chicken, and any accumulated juices. Place lid on skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid, and stir in the peanut butter and garbanzo beans. Make sure the peanut butter is blended in. Replace lid to simmer for 10 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender. Remove from heat, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 620.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

SPICY AFRICAN CHICKEN STEW



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Cayenne pepper and Scotch bonnet chillies give this boldly flavoured peanut casserole a fiery kick

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

500ml chicken stock , heated
340g jar smooth peanut butter
2 onions , halved and thinly sliced
3 tbsp sunflower oil
3 tbsp finely chopped ginger
½-1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
3 tsp ground coriander
3 tsp ground cumin
1-2 scotch bonnet chillies, deseeded and chopped
2 bay leaves
400g can chopped tomato
2 x 800g pack chicken thighs and drumsticks, skinned
3 sweet potatoes , cut into chunks
2 red peppers , deseeded and cut into chunks
good handful coriander , chopped, a little reserved for sprinkling
rice and lime wedges, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour the hot stock over the peanut butter and stir until dissolved. Heat a very large pan and fry the onions in the oil for 5 mins to soften. Add the ginger, cayenne, if using, ½ tsp black pepper, coriander, cumin, chillies and bay and cook, stirring, for 2 mins.
  • Tip in the tomatoes and the peanut stock, then stir in the chicken pieces. Put a lid on the pan and leave to simmer for 30 mins, stirring frequently to make sure the peanut butter doesn't stick to the base of the pan.
  • Stir in the sweet potatoes, peppers and chopped coriander, then cook for 30 mins more. Serve sprinkled with the reserved coriander, with rice and lime wedges for squeezing over, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

NORTH AFRICAN CHICKEN AND SPINACH STEW



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This dish is my mother's interpretation of a meal we had at a friend's birthday party when we were young. We came home raving about it and had to try making it for ourselves!

Provided by Jazz Smollett-Warwell

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Dinner     Chicken     Soup/Stew     Stew     Spinach     Paprika     Oregano     Rice     Cinnamon     Garlic

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 whole chicken (about 2 1/2 pounds)
3 celery stalks, roughly chopped
2 carrots, roughly chopped
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
3 bay leaves
Sea salt
10 garlic cloves
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) salted butter
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 cinnamon stick
10 ounces baby spinach, chopped (about 8 cups)
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Cooked basmati rice, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • PLACE the chicken in a large pot and cover it with water. Add the celery, carrot, onion, and bay leaves and season with 1 tablespoon salt. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • REMOVE the chicken to a deep dish or bowl and let it drain. Strain the stock into a large bowl or pan and set aside. Transfer the vegetables from the strainer to a blender (remove the bay leaves), add the garlic, and puree until completely smooth. Set aside.
  • TO make the spinach stew, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. When it's bubbling slightly, add the vegetable puree. Warm it through, about 2 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, the pepper, and the cinnamon stick, then add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved stock and bring to a simmer. Cook to let the flavors develop, about 15 minutes. Reduce the heat and keep warm (remove the cinnamon stick before serving).
  • MEANWHILE, when the chicken is cool enough to handle, pat it completely dry and break it down into 8 pieces: 2 thighs, 2 wings, and 2 breasts, then split the breasts in half. Place the chicken pieces in a large dish. Combine the granulated onion, granulated garlic, paprika, cayenne, oregano, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Completely coat the chicken in this dry rub.
  • MELT the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear until charred in spots, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • SERVE the chicken with rice and a generous ladle of spinach stew. Squeeze lemon over the plate if desired.

SPICY CHICKEN AND ALMOND STEW



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 11/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 apple, cut into 1-inch chunks
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups chicken broth
6 cups chopped kale
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and a couple turns of black pepper. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When hot, pour in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the chicken and cook, turning often, until brown on all sides, about 6 minutes; transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pot and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sweet potato, apple, cayenne, chicken broth and 3 cups water; bring to a simmer. Stir in the kale, tomato and almond butter and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pot and simmer until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve topped with the cilantro.

SPICY AFRICAN CHICKEN STEW



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This a really flavorful stew. Got it from another site and have had it often. It is very versatile can really substitute any vegetables you have on hand. The taste is awesome. Great served over rice. My complements to Leah for this recipe.

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (3 lb) chicken, deboned and cut pieces
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, diced
1 large potato, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon curry
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup unsalted natural-style peanut butter (I only use 1Tbsp)
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
cilantro or parsley, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large dutch oven heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken, and brown.
  • Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, and add garlic, onion and potato, celery and carrot to the pan.
  • Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Season with cumin, curry, black pepper, red pepper and salt.
  • Return browned chicken and accumulated juices and add water to the pan.
  • Place lid on pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid, and stir in the peanut butter and garbanzo beans.
  • Make sure the peanut butter is blended into it. Replace lid to simmer for 10 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
  • Remove from heat, adjust seasoning, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.4, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 170.1, Sodium 790.1, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 47.7

HOT AND SPICY AFRICAN CHICKEN STEW WRAPS



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This is a type of Ethiopian chicken stew, very hot, spicy and tasty. Perfect for winter! Usually Ethiopian food is served with injera but it is tricky to make and rather filling, so I've substituted hot buttered chapattis, with the stew wrapped up inside. The ingredients under the title "Berbere" compose the Berbere spice mix. It makes quite a bit, but we only use 2 teaspoons for the recipe. Keep it for another recipe!

Provided by becy959

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 kg chicken thigh fillet
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup red wine
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch ground cardamom
1 tablespoon olive oil
140 g tomato paste
1 cup chopped coriander
4 chapati, bought in packet from supermarket
2 tablespoons butter
berbere, makes a lot, we will just use 2 tspn
2 tablespoons hot red cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground clove powder

Steps:

  • Place chicken in dish and cover with lemon juice and salt.
  • Marinate in fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Chop onion and garlic.
  • Cook in a large heavy pot in the olive oil til soft.
  • Add 2 tspn of Berbere mix, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom and stirfry for 1 minute.
  • Add wine, stock and tomato paste and bring to simmer.
  • Add chicken and marinade mixture.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer.
  • Simmer at very very low temperature with lid on for 3 hours, stirring frequently and ensuring stew doesn't dry out or stick to bottom.
  • Add coriander.
  • Melt butter in frypan.
  • Cook chapattis quickly turning so they puff up.
  • Fill chapattis with stew and wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.9, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 226.4, Sodium 1593.1, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8.6, Protein 55.4

SPICY ALMOND CHICKEN



Spicy Almond Chicken image

This has just the right amount of spices. It's tangy, beautiful and delicious.

Provided by MICHELLECA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1 (14 ounce) jar red currant jelly
½ cup yellow mustard
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute for about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To skillet add jelly, mustard, almonds, sugar, juice and cinnamon. Stir together and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until jelly dissolves. Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (no longer pink inside).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 101.5 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 297.4 mg, Sugar 34.8 g

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Choose free-range chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful spices.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level to your liking. If you prefer a milder stew, reduce the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper. Alternatively, if you enjoy spicy food, add more of these spices.
  • Be patient when cooking the stew. Allow it to simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the stew with your favorite sides. Rice, couscous, or quinoa are all great options.

Conclusion:

This spicy African chicken and almond stew is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give this stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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