Palaver Chicken

Name: Palaver Chicken
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons peanut butter; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 8 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 chili pepper, seeded and chopped; salt; pepper

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried thyme
8 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 chili pepper, seeded and chopped
salt
pepper

Directions

1

cut chicken into thin slices, place in a bowl and stir in garlic and a little salt and pepper.
2

melt the butter in a large frying pan and fry the chicken over medium heat, turning once or twice to brown evenly.
3

transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon and set aside.
4

heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion and tomatoes over high heat for 5 minutes, till soft.
5

reduce the heat, add the peanut butter and half of the stock and blend together well.
6

cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring all the time to prevent the peanut butter burning, then add the remaining stock, thyme, spinach, chili and seasonings.
7

stir in the chicken slices and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes till chicken is cooked through.
8

pour the chicken mixture into a warmed serving dish and serve with boiled yams and/or rice.