African Style Braised Chicken in Peanut Sauce Crock Pot

Delight your taste buds with this rich and comforting African Style Braised Chicken in Peanut Sauce, prepared effortlessly in your crock pot. This vibrant dish features tender, bone-in chicken thighs slow-cooked to perfection in a creamy, flavor-packed peanut and coconut milk sauce infused with warming spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika. Sweet potatoes add a touch of natural sweetness, while fresh baby spinach and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro bring a pop of color and freshness. With its perfect balance of savory, nutty, and spicy undertones, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with lime wedges for a zesty finish, and enjoy a soul-warming meal that's both exotic and easy to make. Perfectly suited for weeknights or dinner parties alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 0.5 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened, smooth or chunky)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 cups baby spinach leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 pieces lime wedges, for serving
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs on both sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

Step 2

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the crushed tomatoes, peanut butter, chicken broth, coconut milk, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 4

Add the seared chicken thighs to the bottom of the crock pot. Layer the sautéed onion, garlic, and ginger mixture on top of the chicken.

Step 5

Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the chicken and onions. Stir gently to coat.

Step 6

Add the diced sweet potatoes on top of the chicken and sauce, making sure they are submerged in the liquid as much as possible.

Step 7

Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and falls off the bone.

Step 8

During the last 20 minutes of cooking, stir in the baby spinach leaves to wilt them into the sauce.

Step 9

Once finished, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve the dish with lime wedges on the side for added brightness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2800.8 grams (2800.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3849

Total Fat 261.70g	336%
Saturated Fat 68.60g	343%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 1215mg	405%
Sodium 1864mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate 108.50g	39%
Dietary Fiber 20.00g	71%
Total Sugars 39.00g
Protein 259.00g	518%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 499mg	38%
Iron 23mg	129%
Potassium 6086mg	129%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.6%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 11.3%