West African-Style Peanut Stew with Chicken

African-inspired spices infuse the peanut butter and tomato base of this hearty one-pot stew starring chicken, sweet potatoes, and collard greens. This recipe, which appeared in Allrecipes magazine’s Dec/Jan 2020 issue, comes from Ellie’s new cookbook, “Whole in One: Complete, Healthy Meals in a Single Pot, Sheet Pan, or Skillet”. This keeps up to 4 days, chilled in an airtight container.

INGRIDIENT

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 teaspoon salt, divided

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided

2 cups diced onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root

1 teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with juices

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

½ bunch collard greens, tough ribs removed and leaves chopped

2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped

⅓ cup natural peanut butter

6 tablespoons chopped peanuts

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken; cook until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken.

Step: 2

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot and reduce heat to medium. Add onion; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.

Step: 3

Stir in broth, tomatoes, sweet potato,

Step: 4

, and red bell peppers; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Step: 5

Return chicken and accumulated juices to the pot. Return to a boil, then stir in peanut butter; simmer until incorporated and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 444 calories; protein 33.2g; carbohydrates 32.9g; fat 21.2g; cholesterol 61.2mg; sodium 702.1mg.

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