Ingredients for African Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup water
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How to Make African Chicken
- Brown 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook until browned on all sides.
- Set chicken aside.
- Remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil and drippings from the pan.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 red bell pepper (chopped), 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), and 1 cup long-grain rice.
- Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the chicken to the pan.
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- While the chicken simmers, whisk together 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter and 1/2 cup water until smooth.
- Stir the peanut butter mixture into the vegetables.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove chicken to a large platter and spoon the peanut sauce over the top.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
15g
Fat
50g
Carbs
15g
