Fragrant Congolese Moambe Chicken with Palm Butter Sauce

Name: Fragrant Congolese Moambe Chicken with Palm Butter Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon ginger; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; Juice of 1 lime; 1/4 cup palm oil; 1 large onion; 2 tomatoes; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 teaspoon chili powder; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; 1 lime; 2 cups steamed white rice; 1 cup sautéed spinach

A Taste of Central African Richness

Experience a burst of traditional Congolese flavors with this succulent chicken dish simmered in palm butter sauce, showcasing the rich heritage of Central African cuisine.

1 h 45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

4 chicken thighs

skin-on, bone-in

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon ginger

grated

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Juice of 1 lime

For the Palm Butter Sauce

1/4 cup palm oil

1 large onion

chopped

2 tomatoes

diced

1/2 cup peanut butter

natural

1 cup chicken stock

1 teaspoon chili powder

Salt to taste

For the Garnishes

2 tablespoons fresh parsley

chopped

1 lime

cut into wedges

For the Accompaniments

2 cups steamed white rice

1 cup sautéed spinach

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Combine Marinade Ingredients

In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and lime juice.

Coat the Chicken

Rub the mixture generously over chicken thighs.

Marinate

Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Palm Butter Sauce

Heat Palm Oil

Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Cook Onions

Add onions and cook until translucent.

Add Tomatoes

Stir in tomatoes and cook until they break down.

Cooking Process

Searing the Chicken

Sear marinated chicken until golden brown on both sides.

Use medium-high heat for a nice crust.

Simmering the Sauce

Mix the peanut butter with chicken stock, add it to the pot, and stir well. Bring to a simmer.

Stir continuously to prevent the sauce from separating.

Combining Ingredients

Place the seared chicken into the sauce, cover, and let simmer for 45 minutes until chicken is tender.

Plating & Serving