African Chicken Peanut Stew

Name: African Chicken Peanut Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, * cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2x1/2-inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

Peanuts and sweet potatoes are a mainstay of African cooking. They perfectly complement the tender pieces of chicken.

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20 min

Prep Time

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Total Time

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces

1 small (¹/₂ cup) onion, chopped

¹/₂ teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon salt

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2x1/2-inch pieces

1 ¹/₂ cups chicken broth

¹/₂ cup peanut butter

¹/₂ cup sliced green onions

¹/₄ cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

*Substitute 2 (20-ounce) packages chicken thighs.

How to make

STEP 1

Melt butter with olive oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat; add chicken, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt. Cook, stirring often, until chicken is browned.
STEP 2

Place sweet potatoes into 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker; top with chicken and bell pepper. Pour in chicken broth.
STEP 3

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3-4 hours or until chicken and sweet potatoes are tender. Stir in peanut butter until heated through.
STEP 4

Spoon into individual bowls; sprinkle each serving with green onions and peanuts.

Tip #1

For best color, select orange or red sweet potatoes.

450 Calories

29 Fat (g)

110 Cholesterol (mg)

890 Sodium (mg)

16 Carbohydrates (g)

4 Dietary Fiber

34 Protein (g)

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