Description
A flavorful Malawian dish featuring chicken cooked in a creamy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, browning them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth to reach desired consistency.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or quinoa, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add chopped fresh chili peppers to the onion mixture.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, but adjust cooking time as needed to avoid drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Malawian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg