Recipe
Gambian Chicken & Peanut Stew
A warming Gambian peanut stew with tender chicken, sweet potato and carrot in a thick tomato-peanut sauce, served over rice for a comforting one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Method
20 mins prep50 mins cook70 mins total
Brown the chicken in oil, then set aside. Fry the onion for 5 minutes and add garlic, ginger and tomato purée.
Whisk in tomatoes, peanut butter, stock and cayenne. Return the chicken and bring to a simmer.
Add sweet potato and carrot. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Remove the lid and simmer for 10 minutes until thick and glossy. Serve with cooked rice.
Notes
Add greens such as spinach in the last 5 minutes. Use vegetable stock and chickpeas for a meat-free version.
About this recipe
Domoda is a Gambian peanut stew built around a rich, savoury sauce, tender chicken and vegetables. The peanut butter thickens the tomato base while sweet potato and carrot bring a gentle sweetness that balances the cayenne. Browning the chicken first adds depth, but the stew remains straightforward enough for a relaxed weeknight meal.
Keep the pan at a gentle simmer so the sauce reduces without catching, and stir more frequently once the peanut butter is added. The finished stew should be thick enough to coat the chicken and vegetables while still spooning easily over rice. Serve with lime wedges or fresh herbs if you have them.
