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Chicken Palaver - Ghanian Chicken Peanut Stew
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Palaver Chicken – Ghanian Chicken Peanut Stew

Full of protein and iron, this is a nutrient rich chicken dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipes
Cuisine: African
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 271kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast fillets skinned and boned
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons palm oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 tomatoes skinned and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 bouillon cube
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 8 ounces frozen spinach defrosted and chopped
  • 1 fresh chili seeded and chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breast fillets into thin slices.  Place in a bowl and stir in the garlic and a little salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter in a large frying pan and fry the chicken over a medium heat, turning once or twice to brown evenly.  Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion and tomatoes over a high heat for 5 minutes, until soft.
  • Reduce the heat, add the peanut butter and 1 1/2 cups water and blend together well.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring all the time to prevent the peanut butter from burning.  Add another cup of water, bouillon cube, thyme, spinach, chili, salt and pepper. 
  • Stir in the chicken slices and cook over a medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Pour the chicken mixture into a warmed serving dish and served with boiled yams, rice or gari.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 806mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5266IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
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