West African Peanut Stew with Chicken and Collard Greens
This West African-inspired chicken peanut stew combines tender chicken, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and unsweetened peanut butter for a rich, comforting dish rooted in West African flavors. Simmered gently over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, it delivers a cozy peanut soup–style meal that pairs perfectly with warm white rice.
Servings 6 Servings
Calories: 554kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pound bone-in chicken pieces optional, skin removed for less grease
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablesspoons olive oil
For the Base
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 14 ounce canned fire-roasted tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter
For the Rest
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 3 cups collard greens chopped, thick stems removed
- 1 Scotch bonnet poked, optional, adjust for heat
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Equipment
Instructions
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- Brown Chicken: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides. If the bottom of the pot is getting too dark, lower the heat. Then, remove when done and set aside.
- Build the Base: In the same pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger until softened, 3–4 minutes. Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, and coriander; cook 1 minute.
- Deglaze & Combine: Add fire-roasted tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Then, add chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Whisk in peanut butter until smooth.
- Braise: Return chicken to the pot. Add sweet potato and collard greens. Lastly, add the scotch bonnet pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on medium-low until chicken is tender and greens are soft, 40–45 minutes.
- Finish & Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with steamed rice, couscous, or fufu.
Nutrition
Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 7461IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 3mg
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