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Prep time
30 minutes
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Cook time
20 minutes
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Serves
3-4
Author Notes
I love peanut butter and dates. My recipe is inspired by West African peanut soups and stews. I think that bone-in thighs or cut-up whole chicken would be delicious--just adjust for time. Sautéed tofu would make a tasty vegetarian substitute. —Lorie Brau
Ingredients
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1.25-1.5 pounds
boneless chicken thighs
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2 tablespoons
oil
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1 tablespoon
minced or crushed garlic
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2 teaspoons
grated ginger root
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3/4 cup
chopped onion
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1/2 cup
chopped green bell pepper
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1 cup
pitted medium dates, halved
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14 1/2 ounces
can of diced tomatoes
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1 cup
hot, prepared chicken broth (or hot water and 1 bouillon cube)
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1/4 cup
natural peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
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2 teaspoons
Sriracha sauce (or more for more spice)
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1 teaspoon
garam masala (or substitute--see below)
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1 tablespoon
soy sauce
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2-3 tablespoons
chopped cilantro
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Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Cut chicken thighs into four pieces each. Salt and pepper to taste. Saute in 1 T. of oil at medium high heat until seared. Set aside.
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Saute the onions and green pepper in the remaining tablespoon of oil until soft. Add garlic, ginger root and dates and saute for 30 seconds.
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Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, can of tomatoes and sriracha into the hot broth and add to the sautéed onions, peppers, garlic and ginger. Add garam masala, or substitute 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground coriander and 1/2 tsp ground cumin if garam masala is not available.
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Add chicken pieces to the pan and cook covered on medium low for about twenty minutes, until the chicken has absorbed some of the flavor of the sauce. You may add more liquid (broth or water if needed). After it has cooked through, uncover the pan and raise the heat to medium for a few minutes to reduce the sauce. Check seasoning.
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Mix in the chopped cilantro, saving a tablespoon or so to garnish the dish.
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