Ugandan Chicken Stew With Peanuts (ekyenkoko)

Ugandan Chicken Stew with Peanuts, also known as Ekyenkoko, is a flavorful and hearty dish that is a staple in Ugandan cuisine. The combination of tender chicken, rich peanut sauce, and aromatic spices makes this stew a comforting and satisfying meal.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Ugandan Chicken Stew Peanuts
Ugandan Chicken Stew With Peanuts (ekyenkoko)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts, ground into a paste
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides.
  4. Stir in the ground peanut paste, tomatoes, curry powder, and paprika.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  7. Serve the Ugandan Chicken Stew with Peanuts hot, accompanied by steamed rice or Ugali.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Wooden spoon Cutting board Knife

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

This stew is best served hot with a side of steamed rice or Ugali (a maize porridge).

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can roast the peanuts before grinding them into a paste.

Cost

$15