Peanut Chicken "Caribbean cooking"

 

                    The rich sauce for this popular Caribbean dish is best made with smooth peanut butter, although it can also be made with ground peanuts.

Serves 4

• 900 gr boneless chicken breast portions, skinned and cut into cubes
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 ml dried thyme
• 2 ml ground black pepper
• 15 ml curry powder
• 15 ml lemon juice
• 30 ml butter or margarine
• 1 onion, chopped
• 45 ml chopped tomatoes
• 1 fresh hot chilli, seeded and chopped
• 30 ml smooth peanut butter
• 450 ml warm water
• Salt
• Fresh cilantro sprigs, to garnish
• Fried plantain, to serve

1. Put the chicken in a large bowl and stir in the garlic, thyme, black pepper, curry powder, lemon juice and a little salt.
2. Cover and marinate in a cool place for 3-4 hours.
3. Melt the butter or margarine in a large pan, add the onion, sauté gently for 5 minutes, then add the seasoned chicken.
4. Fry over a medium heat for 10 minutes, turning frequently, and then stir in the tomatoes and chili.
5. In a small bowl, blend the peanut butter to a smooth paste with a little warm water and stir this paste into the chicken mixture.
6. Gradually stir in the remaining water, then simmer gently for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
7. Add a little more water if the sauce begins to dry out.
8. Garnish with sprigs of fresh cilantro and serve hot with slices of fried plantain.

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