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Gluten-Free Ghanaian Groundnut Stew with Chicken recipe by Safe Plated

Gluten-Free Ghanaian Groundnut Stew with Chicken

A rich and flavorful Ghanaian groundnut stew made with chicken, vegetables, and a creamy peanut butter sauce, served with rice. Modified to be gluten-free.

65m4 servings
Contains dairyContains peanutWHEAT-free
650 cal|45g protein|40g carbs|35g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken Thighs
  • 1 cup Groundnut (Peanut) Butter
  • 2 cups Tomatoes
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper
  • 1/2 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Palm Oil (or Coconut Oil)
  • 1.5 cups Rice

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Blend tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, ginger, and garlic into a smooth puree.
  3. 3Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4Pour in the blended vegetable puree and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5Add chicken thighs to the pot and stir to coat with the sauce.
  6. 6Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  7. 7Stir in groundnut butter until fully dissolved and the stew is creamy.
  8. 8Serve hot with rice.

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