west african chicken and groundnut stew

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sharon Thrash
Collierville, TN

I believe this recipe was in one of those great little Pillsbury magazines time back... the cooking circle at my church prepared it for 180 10 years ago - and it's still a family favorite. "Groundnuts" are, of course, peanuts, which are added to the soup in the form of creamy peanut butter.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients For west african chicken and groundnut stew

  • 2
    whole boneless chicken breasts (4 halves)
  • 1 Tbsp
    peanut oil
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground red pepper
  • 1 can
    tomatoes, canned and chopped, with liquid (28 oz.)
  • 1 can
    great northern beans, undrained
  • 1 can
    sweet corn, drained
  • 1
    sweet potato, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 c
    creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 3 c
    hot cooked rice

How To Make west african chicken and groundnut stew

  • 1
    Cut chicken breasts into ½-inch pieces. In 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook chicken in oil until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink, stirring frequently.
  • 2
    Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • 3
    Add remaining ingredients except rice; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 30 minutes or until sweet potato is tender, stirring occasionally. If stew becomes too thick add additional water. Serve stew over hot rice.

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