African Chicken Peanut Stew (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 1.5 lb chicken thighs

→ Sauce Base

02 - ½ cup tomato sauce
03 - ½ cup peanut butter
04 - 2 cups chicken stock

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
06 - ½ onion, chopped

→ Oils & Seasonings

07 - ¼ cup olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon bouillon powder
10 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Wash and pat dry the chicken thighs. Mix salt and black pepper in a small bowl, then rub it on both sides of each piece.
02 - Pour olive oil into a large skillet and brown the chicken pieces on both sides over medium-high heat. Once browned, remove chicken and set aside.
03 - Pour ¼ cup olive oil in a large soup pot. When heated, add the chopped onions and red bell pepper. Sauté for a few minutes on medium heat.
04 - Add the tomato sauce and spices (except salt). Simmer for a few minutes, then pour in the chicken broth.
05 - Return the chicken pieces to the pot, stir and simmer for about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
06 - Add the peanut butter into the pot and stir until well incorporated. Continue cooking until the stew thickens.

# Notes:

01 - If using stock, taste for salt before adding more as stock usually contains salt already.
02 - For a flavor variation, add ground coriander, chopped cilantro, garlic cloves, fresh ginger, and ground cumin.
03 - For a spicier stew, add chili pepper or habanero pepper.
04 - Water can substitute for stock, but you may need to adjust seasonings.
05 - Beef or fish can be substituted for chicken with equally delicious results.

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