Creamy almond butter and spicy cayenne are the secret ingredients in this chicken stew that pulls from the warm, nutty flavors of West African maafe. We added in chopped apple for a bright touch of acidity and sweetness.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 crisp, tart apple, such as granny smith, cut 1-inch chunks
- 1 medium sweet potato, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 6 cups stemmed and chopped kale
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add another tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pot and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, cayenne, apple, sweet potato and 3 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Add the kale, almond butter and tomato. Stir to combine and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot and simmer until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve with the cilantro leaves scattered over the top.
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Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 739 |
| Total Fat | 37 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Protein | 74 g |
| Cholesterol | 199 mg |
| Sodium | 1582 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 739 |
| Total Fat | 37 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Protein | 74 g |
| Cholesterol | 199 mg |
| Sodium | 1582 mg |
Reviews
Absolutely delicious. My first time using almond butter, and appreciated greatly the earthy and nutty flavors it added, working beautifully with the acid of the apple and the kick of spice. A beautifully simple dish, but with so much flavor going on. Highly recommend!
I was intrigued by the flavor combinations and it was totally worth it! Very flavorful soup! I only added 2 cups of water instead of 3 because there was plenty of liquid but I will probably add even more sweet potato and apple next time. Warm, nutty, slightly sweet and spicy, this is a perfect winter soup!