Ya Ya Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks, skin-on for extra flavor)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Palm oil (or vegetable oil) ½ cup
• Red bell peppers 3 large, chopped
• Fresh Scotch bonnet peppers 1-2, chopped
• 1 large onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1 cup chicken stock
• Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
• Cooked white rice or fried plantains as typical accompaniments
• Lemon wedges for an optional bright squeeze