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 Time

15m

Cook Time

1h 15m

Total Time

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.

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Servings: 6

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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)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

704kcal

35%
Fat

51g

2%
Saturated Fat

11g

0%
Carbohydrates

20g

1%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

7g

0%
Protein

41g

2%
Cholesterol

146mg

7%
Sodium

776mg

38%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Ghanaian Chicken and Peanut Stew (Groundnut Soup) Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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