Nigerian Groundnut Stew II

Description
serves 3-4

Ingredients

 * 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. stewing chicken
 * 1 tsp. salt
 * 1/8 tsp 1/4 tsp. hot pepper
 * 1 med. onion chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * Natural peanut butter 1 to 1 1/2 cup
 * Rice, cooked according to directions
 * Side dishes suggested chopped tomatoes, chopped onions, chopped pineapple
 * Orange slices
 * Chopped papaya
 * Grated coconut
 * Chopped bananas (add lemon or orange juice to prevent darkening)
 * Nigerians sprinkle with hot pepper.

Directions

 * 1) Bring chicken to boil with about 2 quart water. Add salt, hot pepper, onion and garlic. Simmer until tender cool. Debone.
 * 2) Using 1/2 cup peanut butter per lb. of chicken (before cooking weight) mix in hot broth until a smooth sauce is formed. Add chicken and cook slowly for at least half an hour.
 * 3) Can be cooked for hours in crockpot. If a thicker gravy is preferred thicken with cornstarch. Salt to taste.
 * 4) Serve over hot cooked rice with side dishes of tropical fruits as you would curry. "Ground nuts" is the Nigerian name for peanuts