Poulet et Tilapia en Sauce Arachide Épicée
A flavorful and spicy dish combining chicken and tilapia in a rich peanut sauce, often served with rice or tô.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken pieces(cut into serving portions)
- 300 g Tilapia fillets(cut into chunks)
- 2 medium Onions(chopped)
- 400 g Tomatoes(crushed or pureed)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 inch piece Ginger(grated)
- 250 g Peanut butter(unsweetened, smooth)
- 1-2 pieces Scotch bonnet pepper(finely chopped, adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 500 ml Water(or as needed)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 Bouillon cube(optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- 2
In the same pot, add chopped onions and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and chopped scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk the peanut butter with a little warm water to loosen it. Gradually add this to the tomato mixture, stirring well to combine.
- 6
Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add water (or broth) to reach desired sauce consistency. Add the bouillon cube if using. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- 7
Gently add the tilapia chunks to the sauce. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily. Be careful not to overcook the fish.
- 8
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with rice or tô.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a smoother sauce, you can blend the tomato and onion mixture before adding the peanut butter.
- ✓Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to control the spice level.
- ✓Ensure the peanut butter is well-dissolved in water before adding it to the pot to prevent lumps.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or sweet potatoes.
- Use only chicken or only tilapia if preferred.