Moambe Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe with 5 Amazing Ingredients
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
- 1 cup palm oil
- 1 cup ground peanuts (or peanut butter)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating Moambe Chicken is straightforward with these easy-to-follow steps:
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the Oil: In a large pot or dutch oven, heat palm oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Brown the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and brown on both sides for about 5 minutes each. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Peanuts: Stir in the ground peanuts (or peanut butter) and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing it to brown slightly.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return Chicken: Add the browned chicken thighs back into the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.
- Simmer: Cover and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper as needed.
- Serve Hot: Once cooked, remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.