Chicken & Peanut stew


Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 4 - 6

Ingredients:
  • olive or avocado oil, for frying
  • 8 - 10 chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 cm piece ginger, finely grated
  • 3 ml cayenne pepper
  • 15 ml ground coriander
  • 15 ml ground cumin
  • 160 ml smooth peanut butter
  • 410 g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 500 ml chicken stock
  • 500 g butternut cubes
  • handful coriander, chopped
  • peanuts, to serve
  • couscous, to serve
Method:
  1. Heat a splash of oil on medium high & fry the chicken pieces until browned. Season and set aside.
  2. Add a splash of oil & sautè the onions, garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, coriander & cumin for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the peanut butter & tomatoes. Return the chicken with the chicken stock. Cover & simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently, to prevent sticking.
  4. Stir in the butternut and cook for about 15 minutes until tender. Stir the coriander through & season. Serve with toasted peanuts and couscous.

Credit:  Your family Magazine, June 2014

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