Congo- Poulet Moambe (Moambe Chicken)

Step 1

Wash chicken and pat dry. Heat 4 Tbsp. peanut oil in a large pot over high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides, working in batches if needed. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 2

Add the remaining oil and turn down the temperature to medium-low.

Step 3

Add the onions and saute until golden.

Step 4

Add the tomato puree, tomato paste, garlic, green onions, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt and water and mix well.

Step 5

Return chicken to the pot and mix again. Turn heat to high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Remove 1 cup of sauce from the pot and mix with the peanut butter. Return mixture to pot and mix well.

Step 7

Cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is done.