West African Chicken and Groundnut Stew
2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon peanut oil or oil 1 medium onion -- chopped 1 garlic clove -- minced 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 can whole tomatoes -- (28-oz.) undrained, cut up 1 can Great Northern Beans -- (15.5-oz.) undrained 1 can Niblets Golden Sweet Corn -- (11-oz.) drained 1 sweet potato -- peeled, chopped 1/4 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon chili powder 3 cups hot cooked rice
Cut chicken breasts into 1/2-inch pieces. In 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook chicken in oil until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients except rice; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 30 minutes or until sweet potato is tender, stirring occasionally. If stew becomes too thick add additional water. Serve stew over hot rice. 8 (1 1/2-cup) servings (8 grams of fat) |