Nketia Fla

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil
  • 8 chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (canned are fine)
  • 1 quart chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160)
  • 3/4 cup natural peanut butter, preferably chunky

Directions

  1. 1
    Put the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    When it shimmers, put the chicken in the skillet, skin side down.
  3. 3
    Season with salt and pepper and brown well, rotating and turning them as necessary, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Transfer the meat to a plate and drain all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.
  5. 5
    Add the onion and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Stir in the cayenne and tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes have softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Return the chicken pieces to the casserole and add 3 1/2 cups chicken stock.
  8. 8
    Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  9. 9
    Whisk or blend together the remaining chicken stock and the peanut butter; stir the mixture into the stew.
  10. 10
    Cook for another 20 minutes or so, then taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve.

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