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Rich African Chicken Stew with Peanut Butter

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner West African
Rich African Chicken Stew with Peanut Butter
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (3 pound) roasting chicken, deboned and cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 large potato, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup unsalted natural-style peanut butter
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Instructions
1
Heat a substantial amount of oil in a large cooking vessel over a medium-high temperature. Introduce the chicken and cook until it develops a golden brown color for 3 to 4 minutes; transfer it to a plate for further preparation.
2
Introduce the potato, onion, and garlic to the cooking vessel. Decrease the heat to a lower medium temperature and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, ensuring that the garlic does not become too dark. Add cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the mixture, then pour in water. Add the reserved chicken and any excess juices that have accumulated during cooking, covering the vessel with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Stir in peanut butter and garbanzo beans until the peanut butter is fully incorporated into the mixture. Cover and continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat, adjust seasoning as necessary, and serve the dish.