Ghana Chicken-Peanut Stew

Name: Ghana Chicken-Peanut Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

Submitted by msjlady33

"Recipe found in Essence Magazine."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 5

ingredients

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

directions

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.