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Moambe Chicken Stew with fresh herbs
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Moambe Chicken Stew

Enjoy rich, flavorful Moambe Chicken Stew, a traditional Central African dish made with chicken, tomato sauce, and spices.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Congolese
Keyword Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken, Chicken Broth, Onion, Peanut Butter, Salt, Tomato Sauce, Unsalted Butter
Cooking Method Oven, Stovetop
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 530kcal
Author Recipe Adapted From: Illini Fighting Hunger

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Oven-Safe Dish
  • Pan

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds Chicken Thighs, or breasts - cut into bite size pieces or shredded
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium, or water
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Onion Minced
  • 1 dash Nutmeg
  • 8 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter Unsalted
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Low-sodium
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Instructions

  • Place chicken in an oven-safe dish and add chicken broth, bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees F. for 30 min.
  • In another pan, sauté butter, onion, tomato sauce, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper for 3 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add chicken and 1.5 cups of the broth that was cooked with the chicken, cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add peanut butter, stir to thicken, and place in a 350 degree F. oven for 30 minutes, uncovered.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 411IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg