Malabo Fried Chicken With Groundnut Sauce

Malabo Fried Chicken with Groundnut Sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish from Equatorial Guinea. The crispy fried chicken is served with a rich and creamy groundnut sauce, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea Cuisine Fried Chicken Groundnut Sauce
Malabo Fried Chicken With Groundnut Sauce

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the chicken thighs in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  5. Return the fried chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them with the groundnut sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat the chicken through.
  6. Transfer the Malabo Fried Chicken with Groundnut Sauce to a serving platter, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
30g

Supplies

Large skillet Bowl Serving platter

Tools

Tongs Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Malabo Fried Chicken with Groundnut Sauce with steamed rice or boiled yams for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in a mixture of buttermilk and hot sauce for 1-2 hours before dredging in the flour.

Cost

$15