Poulet et Tilapia en Sauce Pistache
A rich and flavorful dish combining tender chicken and flaky tilapia in a creamy, savory peanut sauce, often served with rice or attiéké.
🧂 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
- a handful Cilantro(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 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
Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and chopped scotch bonnet pepper (if using). Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk the peanut butter with the chicken broth until smooth. Pour this mixture into the pot with the tomato base.
- 5
Return the browned chicken to the pot. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 6
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.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
💡 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 your preferred level of spice.
- ✓If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more chicken broth or water.
🔄 Variations
- Add diced sweet potatoes or yams to the sauce for a heartier meal.
- Incorporate other vegetables like bell peppers or okra.
- Serve with rice, couscous, or traditional attiéké.