Ghanaian Chicken and Peanut Stew (Groundnut Soup) Recipe

Name: Ghanaian Chicken and Peanut Stew (Groundnut Soup) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 medium yellow onions (about 12 ounces; 340g), halved and ends trimmed, divided; 2 cups (480ml) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as needed, divided; 5 medium cloves garlic, divided; 1 ounce (28g) fresh ginger (about a 1-inch knob), divided; 2 teaspoons tomato paste; 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs (about 2 pounds; 900g); 1 hot chili pepper, such as bird's eye, habanero, or Scotch bonnet (see note); 2 bay leaves; 1 cup creamy peanut butter (9 ounces; 255g); 1 (28-ounce; 794g) can plum tomatoes; 1 whole smoke-dried fish, such as tilapia or snapper (see note); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Hot cooked white rice or fufu , to serve (see note)

Prep 15m

Cook 1h 15m

Total 1h 30m

This Ghanaian Chicken and Peanut Stew, also known as Groundnut Soup, is a flavorful and comforting dish packed with chicken, peanut butter, and aromatic spices. Serve it with hot cooked white rice or fufu for a delicious and hearty meal.