Chicken Stew with Okra

Chicken Stew with Okra
Chicken Stew with Okra might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 6. One serving contains 811 calories, 53g of protein, and 51g of fat. Head to the store and pick up canned tomatoes, onion, okra, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the palm oil you could follow this main course with the Triple Chocolate Dairy-Free Brownie Cookies as a dessert. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn.

Instructions

1
Arrange chicken in 1 layer on a tray, then sprinkle with salt and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
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While chicken stands, pulse tomatoes with their juice in a food processor until finely chopped.
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Stir water into tomato paste in a small bowl until smooth.
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Pat chicken dry.
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Heat oil in a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken, without crowding, in 3 or 4 batches, turning over occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes per batch.
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Transfer with tongs as browned to a 6- to 7-quart heavy pot.
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Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet, then add onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until edges are golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add onion, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste mixture, garlic paste, and cayenne to chicken in pot.
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Whisk together peanut butter and 1 cup broth in a bowl until smooth, then add to chicken along with remaining 3/4 cup broth, stirring to combine well (chicken will not be completely covered with liquid). Bring to a boil, uncovered, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally (to prevent sticking), until chicken is very tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Peel sweet potato and cut into 1-inch chunks. Stir into stew along with okra, then simmer, covered, until potato is tender but not falling apart, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Chicken stew, without sweet potato and okra, can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat stew before proceeding with recipe.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In75 hrs
Servings6
Health Score27
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