Poulet et Tilapia en Sauce Pistache
A rich and flavorful Ivorian stew featuring tender chicken and flaky tilapia simmered in a creamy, savory peanut sauce.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken thighs(boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized 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
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped scotch bonnet pepper (if using). Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk the peanut butter with the chicken broth until smooth. Pour this mixture into the pot.
- 6
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 7
Gently add the tilapia chunks to the simmering sauce. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, often with rice or attieke.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the peanut butter is smooth and unsweetened for the best sauce consistency and flavor.
- ✓If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more chicken broth or water.
- ✓Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to your preferred level of spiciness.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or okra.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a bay leaf during simmering.
- Serve with a side of fried plantains.