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Poulet et Tilapia en Sauce Arachide
A rich and flavorful dish combining tender chicken and flaky tilapia simmered in a savory peanut sauce, often served with rice or fufu.
🧂 Ingrédients
- 500 g Chicken thighs(bone-in, skin-on, cut into pieces)
- 400 g Tilapia fillets(cut into chunks)
- 250 g Peanut butter(unsweetened, smooth)
- 2 medium Onions(chopped)
- 400 g Tomatoes(crushed or pureed)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 inch piece Ginger(grated)
- 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper(finely chopped (optional, for heat))
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 500 ml Chicken broth
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(ground)
- 2 Bay leaves
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 2
Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped scotch bonnet pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk the peanut butter with a little warm water or chicken broth until smooth. Add this mixture to the pot.
💡 Conseils de pro: Ensure the peanut butter is well-dissolved to avoid lumps. - 6
Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add the chicken broth and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
- 7
Gently add the tilapia chunks to the sauce. Cover and simmer for another 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
💡 Conseils de pro: Be careful not to overcook the fish. - 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove bay leaves before serving.
💡 Conseils de pro: Serve hot with rice, fufu, or boiled yams.
💡 Conseils de pro
- ✓For a smoother sauce, you can blend the sautéed onions, garlic, and ginger before adding the tomatoes.
- ✓Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to your spice preference.
- ✓If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more chicken broth or water.
✨ Idées de variations
Inspiration pour votre propre version de cette recette
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or okra.
- Substitute chicken with beef or lamb for a different flavor profile.