African Peanut Butter Chicken Stew: Mafé

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is more widely available and less expensive.

meat (beef, chicken, or lamb)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a lower-cost protein alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive than olive oil.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

Marinate chicken pieces with garlic, ginger, ground pepper, salt, nutmeg, corn starch, and vegetable oil; let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat frying pan over high heat and add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Add marinated chicken pieces to the pan and sear for 2 minutes on each side; set aside.

In the same pan, add chopped onions and garlic; stir for 1 minute.

Reduce heat and add tomato paste, ground pepper, and nutmeg; stir for 10 minutes until reduced.

Add bell peppers, canned tomatoes, peanut butter, and salt; mix well and add water if too thick.

Turn heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes with the lid on.

Add chicken back to the pan and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Add Sor (or lemon juice) and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

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