Chicken in Peanut Sauce (Nikatse Nkwa) Recipe

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Chicken in Peanut Sauce (Nikatse Nkwa)
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, cover chicken with water. Add 2 teaspoons salt and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.
  2. In a blender, puree tomatoes, tomato paste and onions. Remove cooked chicken from pan; keep warm. Strain cooking liquid, discarding bay leaves.
  3. Pour 2-1/2 cups strained cooking liquid back into pan. Add pureed mixture; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in peanut butter, 1 Tablespoon at a time. Cover and simmer 10 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place chicken in a large bowl; pour sauce over chicken. Serve with cooked rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 595.74 Kcal (2494 kJ)
Calories from fat 341.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.93g 58%
Cholesterol 267.57mg 89%
Sodium 1277.74mg 53%
Potassium 1306.58mg 28%
Total Carbs 30.3g 10%
Sugars 15.49g 62%
Dietary Fiber 7.69g 31%
Protein 39.5g 79%
Vitamin C 48mg 80%
Vitamin A 3.4mg 113%
Iron 7.2mg 40%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 130.9 Kcal (548 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.33g 58%
Cholesterol 58.79mg 89%
Sodium 280.75mg 53%
Potassium 287.09mg 28%
Total Carbs 6.66g 10%
Sugars 3.4g 62%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 31%
Protein 8.68g 79%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 80%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 113%
Iron 1.6mg 40%
Calcium 17.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.3
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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