Poulet et Tilapia en Sauce Arachide Nouvelle
A rich and flavorful dish featuring chicken and tilapia simmered in a creamy peanut sauce, often served with rice or tô. This variation emphasizes a slightly different spice profile and preparation method than commonly found.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken pieces(bone-in, cut into serving sizes)
- 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 cloves(minced)
- 1 inch piece Ginger(grated)
- 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper(finely chopped (optional, adjust to taste))
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 500 ml Water or chicken broth
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, coriander, and cumin. Set aside.
💡 Tip: Allow chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes. - 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 3
Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and chopped scotch bonnet pepper (if using). Cook for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk the peanut butter with a little warm water or broth until smooth and pourable. This prevents lumps.
💡 Tip: Ensure the peanut butter mixture is smooth before adding to the pot. - 6
Return the browned chicken to the pot. Pour in the smooth peanut butter mixture and the remaining water or broth. Stir well to combine.
💡 Tip: Stir continuously to ensure the peanut butter is fully incorporated. - 7
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
- 8
Gently add the tilapia chunks to the simmering sauce. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the fish.
💡 Tip: Tilapia cooks quickly, so add it towards the end of the cooking process. - 9
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with rice, tô, or your favorite side dish.
💡 Tip: Allow the sauce to rest for a few minutes off the heat before serving for flavors to meld.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a smoother sauce, you can blend the sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes before adding the peanut butter.
- ✓If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more water or broth.
- ✓Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to control the heat level.
- ✓Ensure you use unsweetened peanut butter for the best flavor.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add diced sweet potatoes or yams to the stew during the last 20 minutes of cooking the chicken.
- Incorporate other vegetables like bell peppers or okra.
- For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.