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DOVI (ZIMBABWE CHICKEN STEW



Dovi (Zimbabwe Chicken Stew image

I was looking for a recipe to round out my A to Z cookbook and this sounded good. From a website for missionaries to Africa. This was pretty good. It would also be good with some beans added, or served over some brown rice.

Provided by windhorse23

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut in serving pieces
3 tomatoes (more to taste)
6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
10 ounces frozen spinach (or 1/2 pound fresh)

Steps:

  • Cook onions with butter on medium-high heat in a big stew pot until browned. Add garlic, salt and seasonings.
  • Add the green peppers and chicken. Brown the chicken.
  • Add the tomatoes and mash with a fork as they soften.
  • Add about 1 1/2 cups water (or use broth if you like) and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add half the peanut butter to the pot , reduce heat, and continue to simmer about 5-10 minutes.
  • In a separate pot, cook the spinach. If using fresh spinach, wash the leaves, add about 2 tablespoons of water to a saucepan with the spinache and heat over medium-low heat until the spinach is limp and tender. If using frozen spinach, cook according to package directions.
  • Add the rest of the peanut butter to the spinach and then dump into the chicken.
  • Stir all together and simmer 5-10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 604, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 31.1

DOVI



Dovi image

Dovi is a Peanut Butter Stew stemming from African traditions. Posted for ZWT 7. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your chicken.

Provided by momaphet

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons oil
2 medium onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 chili pepper, crushed
1 chicken, 3 1/2 - 4 lbs, cut into small pieces
2 green bell peppers, chopped up
3 tomatoes, chopped up
2 cups water
6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/2 lb spinach

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat; After, the pot is heated, add the onions and let simmer until brown. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and pepper. Stir-fry for 3 minutes; add the pieces of chicken and bell peppers. Stir until the chicken becomes brown.
  • Crush the tomatoes and mix them into the pot, along with the water. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let alone for 10 minutes.
  • Add a few tablespoons of broth from the pot to the peanut butter. Add half of the peanut butter to the pot; continue to stew until chicken is well done, it will probably take at least an hour.
  • Place the spinach into a pot. Cover and steam the spinach until it is tender. Drain the water and combine with remaining peanut butter. Serve the greens along with the dovi stew.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.9, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 66.9, Sodium 586.6, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 20.7

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