Peanut Chicken Stew

Portion Size: 6 oz. chicken with bones and sauce, 4 oz boneless with sauce

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2  (2 ½ – 3 lb.) whole chickens, cut up
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onionWashed, peeled and chopped.
2 medium carrotsWashed, peeled, and sliced.
1 medium green pepperWashed and cut into strips.
1 3/4 cups water
1 6-oz. can no salt added tomato paste
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 small bay leaf
1 tablespoon dried parsleyOr ¼ cup fresh, washed, trimmed and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
This is a gluten free recipe. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Wash chicken and cut up.  In large skillet cook chicken in hot oil about 15 minutes, turning as necessary to brown evenly.
2Add onion, carrots, and green pepper.
3In a bowl, stir together water, tomato paste, peanut butter, bay leaf, parsley, and salt.  Pour over chicken in skillet.
4Simmer, covered, 35 to 45 minutes or till chicken is done.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F. 
5Remove bay leaf.  Spoon off fat; serve chicken and sauce over hot rice, if desired.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates