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West African Chicken and Peanut Stew
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

West African Chicken and Peanut Stew features chicken, beans, tomatoes, corn and sweet potato in a peanut based sauce, served over steamed rice.

Category: Dinner
Cuisine: African
Keyword: African chicken peanut stew
Servings: 8 servings
Calories Per Serving: 360 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 Tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium brown onion , chopped
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) Great Northern or Cannelini beans
  • 1 can (12 or 15.5 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 sweet potato , peeled and chopped
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
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Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large 4 quart heavy bottomed pan on medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add cubed chicken breast. Cook, stirring often until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic to pan. Cook, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes, being careful to not let the garlic burn.
  3. Add diced tomatoes (undrained), white beans, corn, and cubed raw sweet potato to pan. Stir to combine.
  4. Add water, peanut butter, tomato paste, and remaining spices to pan. Stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil.
  5. Once mixture boils, reduce heat to low, cover pan and cook stew for 30 minutes (sweet potato should be tender). Stir occasionally. If stew is too thick, add just a bit more water.
  6. When stew is done, serve over hot white or brown rice. Garnish each serving with chopped fresh parsley and a few chopped peanuts (optional), and serve hot. The recipe makes 8 (1½ cup) servings.
Nutrition Facts
West African Chicken and Peanut Stew
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (incl. rice))
Calories 360 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 624mg27%
Potassium 863mg25%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 2685IU54%
Vitamin C 12.9mg16%
Calcium 92mg9%
Iron 3.4mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.