West African Chicken Peanut Stew
A hearty, diabetes-friendly stew featuring chicken and peanuts with warm spices and a touch of acidity for balanced blood sugar.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz chicken breast, skinless and boneless
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter, unsweetened
- 1½ cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the pot; cook 5 minutes until lightly browned.
- 5
Stir in peanut butter, water, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and stew thickens slightly.
- 6
Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm.
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