Peanut Chicken Stew with Okra - Love of Food

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• ½ cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ¼ cup crunchy peanut butter
• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped green cabbage
• 2 cups frozen, sliced okra (about 8 ounces)
• ½ pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
• ½ cup diced carrots
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh habanero pepper
• 1 bay leaf