This is some serious peanut butter magic. I'm such a fan! Watch out for more peanut butter stews in the near future. Meanwhile, if you're looking for more creamy chicken dinners, I highly recommend this creamy chicken and chorizo pasta recipe. Check also out my Slow cooker beef stew.
Which peanut butter is good for cooking?
Generally you want to choose plain, unsalted peanut butter for cooking. Always make sure to buy peanut butter that has 100% peanuts, as this gives you a good idea of how the peanut butter will behave during cooking. Some peanut butters tend to be quite thick and solid, while others are a lot more runny. A thin, runny nut butter is great for cooking and baking, especially if you intend to use it for a sauce, dip, or in a stew like this. Both smooth and chunky peanut butter works well, just keep in mind that the crunchy variety will result in small bits of peanuts all over the stew.
Recipe
African chicken and peanut stew
Ingredients
Optional
- Handful peanuts
Instructions
- Heat a splash of water or oil in a pot. Add diced chicken, and cook for 5 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and set to the side.
- In the same pot, add onion. Cook for a few minutes until translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Add potatoes, water, bullion cubes, tomato pure and peanut butter. Stir to combine, put a lid on the pot and leave to cook for about 30 minute, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Use a fork to check if the potatoes are softening. When they are almost done, add chicken and spinach, and cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from the heat and serve. Garnish with peanuts if you want.
Josi
I've never heard of this dish but I am glad I've heard of it now! It looks fantastic! Thank you for expanding my horizons!
Tonje
It's honestly just sooo good! Glad you like it!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
One of my most favourite dishes EVER! This looks absolutely incredible.
Tonje
We love it too, it's really delicious!
Sonia
This looks super delicious ? i love peanuts and my family will definitely love this. Saving it
Tonje
Hope you love it as much as we do 🙂
Jessica Formicola
I love everything about this stew! It looks so comforting and delicious, and I can't wait to try it!
Tonje
It really is, the sauce is creamy smooth from the peanut butter. I love it, and hope you do too!
Cathy
This stew looks fabulous and so comforting! Perfect for the upcoming weather soon to come! Definitely indexing this one! Thank you!
Tonje
Thank you! Hope you like it 🙂