[NEW] Coconut Chicken And Sweet Potato Stew

Thick, creamy, and spicy, this stew is full and flavorful. You can eat it like a soup or spoon it over cooked brown rice to feed a larger crowd.
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
8 Servings
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[NEW] Coconut Chicken And Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped 1/4 c. orange juice 1 T. paprika 1 t. ground cumin 1 t. ground coriander 1 t. ground turmeric 2 T. water 3 T. peanut oil, divided 1 lg. onion, coarsely chopped 1 (
  • 5 oz.) can diced tomatoes 1/2 c. roasted peanuts 1/2 c. unsweetened, low-fat coconut milk 1/4 c. shredded unsweetened coconut 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth or stock 1/2 t. kosher salt 1/2 t. black pepper
  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless

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Instructions

  1. Combine the ginger, garlic, jalapeños, juice, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and water in a food processor and pulse to form a paste.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the spice paste and cook until the paste begins to brown.
  4. Stir in the tomatoes, peanuts, coconut milk, and coconut. Cook until mixture thickens slightly.
  5. Transfer to the food processor and purée.
  6. Return mixture to saucepan along with chicken. Add broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
  7. Add the sweet potatoes and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 369 g
Amount per serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.8g 22%
Saturated Fat 4.6g 23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 106.6mg 35%
Sodium 431.9mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 22.3g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4.69g 18%
Total Sugars 6.1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 27.8g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 66.1mg 6%
Iron 2.2mg 10%
Potassium 790.8mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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