GHANA CHICKEN-PEANUT STEW

Ghana Chicken-Peanut Stew image

Provided by msjlady33

Categories Stew

Time 1h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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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

Steps:

Rinse chicken in cold water, discard visible fat.
In Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine chicken, salt, onion, ginger, and 2 cups water.
Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer about 15 minutes.
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.
Delicious served over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 128.3, Sodium 221.4, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 39.9