Chicken and Vegetables Braised in Peanut Sauce

Name: Chicken and Vegetables Braised in Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 1 d 1 h
Cook time: 1 d 1 h
Total time: 1 d 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 397 grams diced tomatoes including juice; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 2 kilograms chicken pieces such as drumsticks, thighs, and breast halves; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 6 servings Accompaniment: white rice; 227 grams 1/2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts or 1 cup all natural creamy peanut butter; 2 teaspoons salt; 454 grams spinach, coarse stems discarded; 680 grams sweet potatoes (2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 454 grams medium turnips , peeled if desired, halved horizontally, and cut into 3/4-inch wedges; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil; 710 milliliters water

Chicken and Vegetables Braised in Peanut Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 61g of protein, 60g of fat, and a total of 949 calories. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 52% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up sweet potatoes, cayenne, vegetable oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 hours. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. If using peanuts, blend in a food processor until they form a butter, 2 to 3 minutes. Put fresh or jarred peanut butter in a bowl and gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups water.

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Peanut Butter

Peanuts

Butter

Water

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Food Processor

Whisk

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Oven

Pat chicken dry and season with salt.

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Whole Chicken

Salt

Heat oil in an ovenproof 4- to 5-quart heavy pot (with a tight-fitting lid, for use later) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken, uncovered, in 3 or 4 batches, without crowding, about 6 minutes.

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Whole Chicken

Cooking Oil

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Pot

Transfer chicken to a bowl as browned.

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Whole Chicken

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Bowl

Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons fat from pot, then add onion and bell pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, about 4 minutes.

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Bell Pepper

Onion

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Pot

Add garlic and sauté, stirring, 1 minute.

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Garlic

Stir in peanut butter mixture, remaining 1 1/2 cups water, tomatoes with juice, cayenne (to taste), salt, and chicken with any juices accumulated in bowl and bring to a simmer. Cover pot with lid, then braise chicken in middle of oven until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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Tomatoes In Juice

Peanut Butter

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Whole Chicken

Water

Salt

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Oven

Pot

Transfer chicken with tongs to a large (4-quart) serving dish and keep warm, covered.

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Whole Chicken

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Stir potatoes and turnips into sauce and simmer on top of stove, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Potato

Turnip

Sauce

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Transfer cooked vegetables with a slotted spoon to serving dish.

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Vegetable

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Simmer sauce, uncovered, stirring, until reduced to about 4 cups, about 5 minutes.

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Sauce

Remove from heat and stir in spinach, then let stand, partially covered, until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt if necessary, then spoon over chicken.

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Whole Chicken

Spinach

Salt

•Chicken can be braised in sauce (without vegetables) 1 day ahead. Cool, uncovered, then chill, covered. Reheat chicken in sauce, then transfer chicken to serving dish before proceeding.

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Sauce