Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together the peanut butter, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Incorporate the minced garlic and grated ginger into the skillet, stirring for another 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, searing them for approximately 5-7 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated. Bring to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat to maintain a soft bubble.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the sauce is too thick, stir in more chicken stock to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or quinoa, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- This dish serves 4 people.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spice level.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Malawian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg