Chicken In Peanut Sauce Nikatse Nkwa

Posted for the zaar world tour 2006-west africa. From the best of international cooking" cookbook. I haven't had a chance to try this yet."

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.

In a blender , puree tomatoes , tomato paste and onions.

Remove cooked chicken from pan.

Keep warm.

Strain cooking liquid , discarding bay leaves.

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.

Place chicken in a large bowl.

Pour sauce over chicken.

Serve with cooked rice.

roasting chickens, water, salt, bay leaves, tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, smooth peanut butter, black pepper, cooked rice