Description
Chicken Peanut Stew is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. This delightful stew combines tender chicken thighs with a rich, creamy peanut sauce, creating a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and delicious. With its roots in African cuisine, this recipe balances savory and nutty flavors, making it perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. In just under an hour, you can whip up this easy-to-make Chicken Peanut Stew that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Cayenne pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic and ginger. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onion until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Stir in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm over rice or with bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg