Nketia Fla (Peanut Stew With Chicken)

"A West African stew that has savory and rich flavors."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 20mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium/high heat.
  • Add the chicken skin side down.
  • Season with salt and pepper and turn and rotate them as necessary until well browned, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Put the meat on a plate and set aside.
  • Leave only 2 tablespoons of fat in pan.
  • Add onion and ginger to pan and cook stirring occasionally until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the cayenne and tomatoes and cook for about 5 more minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and add 3 1/2 cups of the stock.
  • Bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer for 20-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Whisk together the remaining chicken stock and the peanut butter and stir the mixture into the stew.
  • Cook for another 20 minutes or so, then adjust seasonings to taste.

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