Ghana Chicken-Peanut Stew

Submitted by msjlady33

"Recipe found in Essence Magazine."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 (3 lb) roasting chickens, cut into serving pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1⁄2 cup smooth natural-style peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups fresh okra (optional) or 2 cups frozen okra (optional)
• 1 teaspoon crusted red pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

directions

1. Rinse chicken in cold water, discard visible fat.
2. In Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine chicken, salt, onion, ginger, and 2 cups water.
3. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer about 15 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, blend peanut butter with 1/2 cup liquid from pot; stir mixture into pot. Blend in tomato paste. Add broth and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and cook until donel about 25 to 30 minutes.
5. Delicious served over rice.