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Chicken Peanut Stew with Sweet Potato

Updated Aug 23, 2023Published Mar 24, 2017 By Julia 1 CommentThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
Calling all peanut butter lovers: this chicken peanut stew recipe features chicken and sweet potato chunks simmered in a thick peanut butter sauce.
Chicken peanut stew with sweet potato

Chicken Peanut Stew

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Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 35 minutes mins
Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup crunchy natural peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Seasonings:

  • 1 tablespoon dried cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat canola oil in a dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and all seasonings, stirring until the chicken is cooked on the outside, about 5 minutes.
  • Add sweet potato, water, peanut butter, and tomato paste. Stir as you bring the water to a boil over high heat. Decrease to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot and remove from heat. Stir in chopped peanuts. Use a wooden spoon to gently scrape along the bottom of the pot to loosen anything stuck to it.
  • Serve with cooked rice. Garnish with additional peanuts and fresh parsley.

NUTRITION

834 kcal/serving

PHOTOS

Chicken peanut stew with sweet potato
Chicken peanut stew with sweet potato
Chicken peanut stew with sweet potato
Chicken peanut stew with sweet potato

NOTES & TIPS


This chicken peanut stew is inspired by the West African peanut soup, which is a soup made using stock and peanut butter. It typically includes vegetables like kale and sweet potato, and it’s seasoned with garlic, chilis, and ginger. The African version is definitely quite soupy, and my version is much thicker like a hearty and filling stew.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth, and lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 2015, she has been sharing simple recipes for tasty dishes in a user-friendly format. She typically prefers savory foods over sweet, hence the name of the site. Contact her at julia@savorytooth.null.com.

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I had no idea there was such thing as peanut soup. I think I prefer your stew with rice. It looks filling and delicious.

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