west african chicken and groundnut stew

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31 Pinches
Collierville, TN
Updated on Oct 1, 2010

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.

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - whole boneless chicken breasts (4 halves)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 1 - garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon 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 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 cups hot cooked rice

How To Make west african chicken and groundnut stew

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Step 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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