Pollo en Salsa de Cacahuete con Verduras
Tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory peanut sauce, infused with aromatic vegetables and spices. This dish highlights the common use of peanuts in Equatoguinean cuisine.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Chicken thighs or breasts(cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup Peanut butter(unsweetened, creamy or crunchy)
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 inch piece Ginger(fresh, grated)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(chopped, or 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes)
- 1 medium Bell pepper(any color, chopped)
- 1 medium Carrot(diced)
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper or chili powder(or to taste)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- for garnish Cilantro(fresh, chopped)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 2
Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes (or diced tomatoes), bell pepper, and carrot. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter and chicken broth until smooth. Pour this mixture into the pot with the vegetables.
- 5
Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add cayenne pepper (or chili powder). Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth or water.
- ✓For a smoother sauce, you can blend the vegetable mixture before adding the peanut butter and broth.
- ✓Serve with white rice, fufu, or boiled plantains.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other vegetables like spinach, sweet potatoes, or green beans.
- Use beef or firm tofu instead of chicken for a different protein.