814742 west african peanut chicken

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsChicken breasts or thighs
½cupCooking oil
2mediumsOnions, chopped
2To 3 garlic cloves, chopped SAUCE:
2cupsChicken broth (heated to simmering)
½cupCrunchy peanut butter
1(6 oz.) can tomato paste Salt, pepper and red cayenne Pepper to taste Chopped peanuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove chicken skins; wash and pat dry.

Brown chicken in oil, a few pieces at a time, and remove from heat.

Brown onion and garlic; remove from heat. Place chicken, onion, and garlic in casserole dish. In a medium bowl, blend chicken broth, peanut butter, and tomato paste. Add seasonings and chopped peanuts; pour over chicken. Bake covered, 45 minutes to 1 hour or until chicken is tender. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Submitted By BARRY WEINSTEIN On 03-04-95