African Peanut Chicken
African Peanut Chicken is a bold and comforting dish that brings together rich peanut butter, tender chicken, and fragrant spices. This protein-packed meal is inspired by traditional West African flavors and delivers satisfying nutrition. Great for dinner or meal prep, it supports muscle health and offers a hearty, nourishing option for the whole family.
Servings & Time
Servings: 6
Preparation: 60 minutes
Cooking: 60 minutes
Ready: 120 minutes
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds Organic chicken breasts ( cut into bite size pieces)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 sweet onion sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- (optional) 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 28 ounces Canned tomatoes
- 1 1/3 teaspoons thyme
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cup chicken stock
Directions
- Combine lemon juice with chicken pieces and season with salt.
- Let marinate overnight.
- Heat coconut oil in large skillet.
- Add garlic, ginger and chili powder, constantly stir while cooking until browned.
- Set aside in a bowl.
- Add chicken and onion.
- Saute until cooked through.
- Combine with ginger mixture and refrigerate.
- Using the same pan, stir in tomatoes, thyme and crushed red pepper.
- bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked chicken.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened.
- You want to get a thin gravy like thickness.
- While simmering, cook Jasmine or other high quality rice.
Serve African Chicken over rice and enjoy.
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