Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut in serving pieces
• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme , dried
• 1 tablespoon parsley , dried
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon maggi granules
• 3 tomatoes , chopped
• 2 spring onions chopped
• 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 10 ounces frozen spinach (or 1/2 pound fresh)

Directions

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onions.
• Cook until they become soft and translucent.
• In the same pot, add the butter.
• Stir in the crushed garlic.
• Cook for a minute until the garlic releases its aroma.
• Add the boneless chicken breast pieces to the pot.
• Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Cook the chicken until it turns golden brown on all sides.
• Add the chopped green bell peppers to the pot.
• Mix in dried thyme, dried parsley, paprika, curry powder, and Maggi granules.
• Stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables with the flavorful spices.
• Toss in the chopped tomatoes and spring onions.
• Cook everything together until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
• Reduce the heat to low and add the creamy peanut butter to the pot.
• Stir thoroughly to combine the peanut butter with the other ingredients, creating a rich and nutty base for the stew.
• Add the thawed and drained frozen spinach or chopped fresh spinach to the stew.
• Mix well to incorporate the spinach into the dish.
• Let the stew simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.
• Allow all the flavors to meld together and the chicken to become tender and infused with the delicious sauce.
• Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Once the stew is fully cooked and the flavors have developed, it’s ready to be served.

Notes

• 10-24-25 1/2 recipe
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• Zimbabwe Chicken Stew is traditionally known by different names depending on the region and ingredients used. Some popular variations include:
• Dovi: a rich and flavorful stew made with chicken, peanut butter, tomatoes, onions, and spices. Dovi is often served with sadza, a thick cornmeal porridge.
• African Chicken Stew: a hearty and comforting dish made with chicken, vegetables, and spices.
• Zimbabwean Chicken Stew: a flavorful stew made with chicken, tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and spices.
• These names might be used interchangeably, but Dovi specifically refers to the peanut-based stew, while Zimbabwean Chicken Stew or African Chicken Stew might be more general terms.
• I am still improving my command of other languages, and I may make errors while attempting them.

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