African Peanut & Chicken Stew

For those who love something a little nutty try this yummy take on a easy classic West African dish!

Serves 4

What you will need:

• 2 tablespoons of peanut oil
• 1 red onion - chooped
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
• 3 cloves of garlic - crushed
• 1kg of thigh fillet chicken - chooped into large cubes
• 1 teaspoon of chilli paste (mild or hot depending on your taste)
• salt and pepper to taste
•  2 cups of chicken stock
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 large sweet potato cut into chunks
• 425ml (1 can) of chopped tomato
• 500g green beans
• 1 cup of crunchy peanut butter

1. Heat the oil in a large pot on medium to high heat and add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook until softened and fragrant
2. Add the chicken and cook until browned
3. Add chilli paste, salt and pepper
4. Pour in chicken stock, coconut milk and add sweet potato chunks. Bring to the boil
5. Reduce to a medium heat and let simmer for 10 minutes
6. Add chopped tomato, green beans and peanut butter and let simmer on low for 25 minutes.

Serve with rice.

Enjoy!

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