African chicken stew

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOil
1poundsBoneless, skinless chicken
Breasts or thighs, cut into
One inch pieces
cupChopped onions
2Garlic cloves; minced
28ouncesCan whole tomatoes,
Undrained, cut up
¼cupCreamy peanut butter
½teaspoonChili powder
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonCrushed red pepper flakes
Or more to taste
3cupsCooked rice
1cupChopped dry roasted peanuts

Directions

Heat oil in Dutch Oven or large saucepan over medium high heat until hot. Add chicken, onions and garlic; cook about five minutes or until chicken is browned and onions are tender. Stir in tomatoes, peanut butter, chili powder, salt and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer 35 minutes.

Serve over rice; sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

== Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. == Submitted By GAIL SHIPP On 10-13-94