West African Peanut Stew with Chicken Recipe | Kara Lydon | Kara Lydon

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thigh (about 5 pieces)
• 1 small or 1/2 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, stems and ribs removed, minced
• 4 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1, 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or 1 teaspoon paprika and 1 teaspoon cumin)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups packed kale (or other leafy green)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Rice, for serving
• Cilantro and crushed peanuts, for garnish