Spiced African Peanut Chicken with Sweet Potato & Greens

Ingredients

• 11/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup chopped kale or collard greens, tough stems removed
• 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or chunky, your call)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
• 1 TBS tomato paste
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• Salted Perfection Simply Rosemary to taste
• 2 TBS vegetable oil (or peanut oil if you wanna go nuts)
• Juice of 1 lime
• To taste black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat with 1 TBS vegetable oil. Pat the chicken dry and season with Salted Perfection Simply Rosemary and black pepper.
2. Add chicken to the hot pan in a single layer. Brown on all sides until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside—don’t you dare crowd the pan, let it sear like a boss.
3. Add remaining 1 TBS oil, then toss in the diced onion, garlic, and ginger. Sweat until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Toast those spices to wake 'em up, 1-2 minutes.
4. Throw in sweet potatoes and chicken broth, bring to a simmer. Let the taters cook for about 10 minutes until they start to soften.
5. Stir peanut butter into the broth mixture until smooth and creamy. Return the chicken to the pot, nestling it into the sauce. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low, simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
6. Add chopped greens and lime juice, stir to combine. Cook another 3-5 minutes until greens are tender but still vibrant.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with Salted Perfection Simply Rosemary and black pepper. Remember, it’s all about balance—show this dish some love.
8. Dish up this hearty, nutty, spicy goodness with a side of rice or crusty bread. Like I always say, ‘If you ain't got no sauce, you ain't got no soul.’
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