African Chicken Peanut Stew with Sweet Potato
There’s nothing more comforting than a hearty bowl of stew – and this Slimming World-friendly African Chicken Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes is packed with flavour, warmth, and wholesome ingredients. This easy one-pot wonder combines tender chunks of chicken, rich tomato, creamy peanut butter, and soft sweet potatoes to create a meal that’s both nourishing and satisfying.Nutritional Information (Per Serving)Slimming World: 2.5Weight Watchers: 6Calories: 382
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 Large Onion [Finely Diced]
- 2 Garlic Cloves [Minced]
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger [Grated]
- 400g Sweet Potato [Peeled, Cubed]
- 400g Skinless Boneless Chicken Thigh [Diced, Remove any visible fat]
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Chilli Flakes
- 400g Chopped Tomatos [Tinned]
- 500ml Chicken Stock
- 2 tbsp Smooth Peanut Butter
- 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
- Juice from ½ a Lime
- Salt and Pepper [To Taste]
- Low Calorie Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Spray a large pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and ginger, and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Add the chicken and brown on all sides. Stir in the cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and chilli flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes to release the flavours.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, sweet potato, and chicken stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with a few spoonfuls of the hot liquid from the stew until smooth. Then stir the mixture back into the stew.
- Simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Squeeze in the lime juice, season with salt and pepper to taste.