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Poulet Moambe from Congo

Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
Cooking Method:
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Ingredients
    Marinade
  • 2 lb bone-in chicken (cut into pieces)
  • 2 tbsp cumin powder
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
    • Stew
  • 2 tbsp red palm oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
  • 2 large tomatoes (chopped)
  • 8 tbsp peanut butter (smooth)
  • 1 chili pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 lb okra (chopped)
  • salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
    Marinade Chicken
  1. 1
    Add chicken to bowl or plastic bag, along with salt, cumin, smoked paprika, and juice of one lemon. Mix well to coat chicken.
  2. 2
    Set aside for 30 minutes.
    3. Make Stew
  3. 3
    Soften peanut butter with some warm water until smooth.
  4. 4
    Heat red palm oil in a big pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Brown chicken without moving on each side for about 3 minutes each.
  5. 5
    Remove chicken and set aside.
  6. 6
    Lower heat to medium. Add onion to oil and sweat for about 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add garlic and ginger and cook for about 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add tomatoes and let cook down for about 4-5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Add chicken and stir well.
  10. 10
    Add softened peanut butter to the pot and stir well.
  11. 11
    Add chili pepper, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil.
  12. 12
    Lower heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 30-45 minutes.
  13. 13
    Once tender, add okra, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  14. 14
    Serve with white rice, chikwangue, and plantains.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 845kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g82%
Saturated Fat 16g80%
Cholesterol 170mg57%
Sodium 372.67mg16%
Potassium 1334mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
Sugars 8g
Protein 68g136%
Calcium 132 mg
Iron 9.89 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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