
By Serious Eats
Ghanaian Chicken and Peanut Stew (Groundnut Soup) Recipe
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:1h 15min
Peanut butter and tomatoes lend a rich and creamy backdrop to this simple, hearty Ghanaian chicken stew.
Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:01:43 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
29
Low
Glycemic Load
7
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories614.5 kcal (31%)
Total Fat40.7 g (58%)
Carbs19.2 g (7%)
Sugars8.7 g (10%)
Protein46.9 g (94%)
Sodium480 mg (24%)
Fiber4.8 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

340gyellow onions
medium, halved and ends trimmed, divided

480mllow-sodium chicken broth
homemade or store-bought, plus more as needed, divided

5 clovesgarlic
medium, divided

1 ouncefresh ginger
about a 1-inch knob, divided

2 teaspoonstomato paste

900gchicken legs
bone-in, skin-on

1hot chili pepper
such as bird's eye, habanero, or Scotch bonnet

2bay leaves

1 cupcreamy peanut butter

1 x 28 ouncecan plum tomatoes

1fish
whole, smoke-dried, such as tilapia or snapper

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

white rice
Hot, cooked, or fufu, to serve
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