Best 6 West African Style Chicken And Groundnut Stew Recipes

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West African-style chicken and groundnut stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. This stew is made with a variety of spices, including ginger, garlic, paprika, and cumin, and is simmered in a creamy peanut sauce. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the groundnuts add a delicious nutty flavor. This stew is often served with rice or bread, and is a great way to enjoy the flavors of West Africa.

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WEST AFRICAN-STYLE PEANUT STEW WITH CHICKEN



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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

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
2 cups diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with juices
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
½ bunch collard greens, tough ribs removed and leaves chopped
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
⅓ cup natural peanut butter
6 tablespoons chopped peanuts

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

WEST AFRICAN CHICKEN STEW



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I really love African flavors, but you don't really encounter them much in the U.S. Here the combination of native African ingredients, all of which can be found in the States, transports you to a new culinary place. -Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Hot cooked brown rice, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, cook chicken over medium heat in 2 teaspoons oil for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink; remove and set aside., In the same pan, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the peas, tomatoes, sweet potato, broth, peanut butter, 1-1/4 teaspoons thyme and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potato is tender. Add chicken; heat through., Serve with rice if desired. Sprinkle with remaining thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WEST AFRICAN PEANUT STEW



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A hearty stew that's super-easy to make and great for peanut butter lovers. Can be made vegetarian or with chicken. In a pinch, feel free to use vegetable or corn oil for peanut oil, powdered ginger for fresh, water for stock, etc. Kale works well in place of collard greens.

Provided by km1312

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
1 pound chicken, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 cups chicken stock
3 small sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with liquid
¼ pound collard greens, roughly chopped
1 cup chunky peanut butter

Steps:

  • Heat the peanut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion, garlic, and ginger in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken; cook and stir until completely browned. Season with the crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Pour the chicken stock over the mixture. Stir the sweet potatoes into the liquid and bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover the pot partially with a lid, and cook at a simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir the tomatoes, collard greens, and peanut butter into the soup. Partially cover the pot again and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, another 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 45.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1470.3 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

WEST AFRICAN PEANUT STEW



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One-pot meals are staples in Gullah-Geechie households, and this dish is a special one to me. West African enslaved people were brought to the Low Country, and with them they brought their indigenous foods like collards, tomatoes, peanuts and rice. This stew has all of those ingredients, and it's delicious served on its own or over rice.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1 large fryer chicken, cut into stewing pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 chicken bouillon cubes
One 14.5-ounce can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 1/2 cups all-natural peanut butter
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, sliced and seeds removed
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 small bunch collard greens, stems removed, leaves sliced
Hot cooked rice, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven until hot. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and cook until browned on all sides, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and bouillon cubes to the pot and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste and peanut butter. Add 4 cups of water and the Scotch bonnet pepper. Return the chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and let simmer 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add the sweet potatoes, tomatoes and collard greens. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes. (Remove the Scotch bonnet pepper if someone has a low tolerance for heat.)
  • Serve warm with hot cooked rice, if using.

BOTSWANAN CHICKEN GROUNDNUT STEW



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This traditional recipe from Botswana is for a classic stew of chicken cooked in a tomato, peanut butter and chili sauce. Adapted for a dinner featuring African-inspired foods.

Provided by Linky

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 chicken thighs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, diced

Steps:

  • Prepare the sauce by combining the sugar, chilli flakes, ginger, peanut butter and tomato paste in a bowl.
  • Slowly stir-in the water a little at a time until the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the oil to a large pan and fry the chopped onion until translucent. Add the chicken and continue frying until the chicken has begun to brown before adding the bell pepper. (Can add a chopped and seeded hot pepper if you like a little more heat!).
  • Continue cooking until the chicken is nicely browned all over.
  • Pour-in the peanut sauce and diced tomatoes and stir well.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to low simmer.
  • Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Taste and add salt if needed.
  • Serve over rice or rice balls.

WEST AFRICAN GROUNDNUT STEW



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Make and share this West African Groundnut Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shels

Categories     Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut in cubes
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 onions, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 dash hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
1 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
4 cups assorted chopped vegetables, such as zucchini,mushrooms and peppers

Steps:

  • In a large heavy pot, heat oil.
  • Roll chicken in flour and brown in oil with nutmeg and chili powder.
  • When chicken is browned, add onions and garlic, tomato paste, water, hot sauce (if using) and salt.
  • Stir well.
  • Mix the boiling water with the peanut butter and add to pot.
  • Simmer covered over low heat until tender, about 45-60 minutes.
  • About halfway through cooking, add chopped vegetables.
  • If stew is too watery, mix 2-3 tbsp of corn startch with cold water to make a thickening paste and add to stew.
  • Serve over a bed of rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 52.8, Sodium 436.2, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 22.3

Tips

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh chicken, vegetables, and spices will give your stew the best flavor.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of spices and oil will help it to stay moist and flavorful.
  • Brown the chicken: Browning the chicken before adding it to the stew will help to develop its flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: A variety of vegetables will add flavor and texture to your stew. Some good choices include tomatoes, onions, peppers, carrots, and potatoes.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use will play a big role in the flavor of your stew. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even water.
  • Simmer the stew: Simmering the stew for at least 30 minutes will help to develop the flavors and tenderize the chicken.
  • Serve with rice or bread: West African style chicken and groundnut stew is traditionally served with rice or bread.

Conclusion

West African style chicken and groundnut stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bold flavors and creamy texture, this stew is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give West African style chicken and groundnut stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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