West African Chicken Stew

Name: West African Chicken Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot; 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, divided; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Hot cooked brown rice, optional

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Prep:20minCook:30min

I really love African flavors, but you don't really encounter them much in the U.S. Here the combination of native African ingredients, all of which can be found in the States, transports you to a new culinary place. —Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California

Updated at: Sat, 24 Aug 2024 01:14:02 GMT