Benin Peanut Stew Recipe - Authentic West African Groundnut Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp peanut oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 lb baby spinach leaves
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (for garnish)
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish