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Fragrant Congolese Moambe Chicken with Palm Butter Sauce

Name: Fragrant Congolese Moambe Chicken with Palm Butter Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 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; 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; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 2 cups steamed white rice; 1 cup sautéed spinach

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.

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·By Troy·July 31, 2025

Fragrant Congolese Moambe Chicken with Palm Butter Sauce

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken Marinade

For the Palm Butter Sauce

For the Garnishes

For the Accompaniments

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 724 kcal
Protein: 36.93 g
Carbs: 40.8 g
Fat: 48.05 g
Fiber: 5.68 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2897 kcal
Protein: 147.7 g
Carbs: 163.2 g
Fat: 192.2 g
Fiber: 22.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 chicken thighs skin-on, bone-in	1040	96	0	72	0
3 cloves garlic minced	13	0.6	3	0	0.2
1 tablespoon ginger grated	5	0.1	1	0.1	0.1
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon black pepper	6	0.2	1.4	0.1	0.6
Juice of 1 lime	11	0.2	3.7	0.1	0.3
1/4 cup palm oil	480	0	0	54	0
1 large onion chopped	46	1.3	11	0.1	1.9
2 tomatoes diced	44	2	10	0.5	3
1/2 cup peanut butter natural	760	32	28	64	8
1 cup chicken stock	12	1	0.6	0.5	0
1 teaspoon chili powder	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.7
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped	3	0.3	0.5	0	0.3
1 lime cut into wedges	20	0.3	7	0.2	1.9
2 cups steamed white rice	410	8	90	0.6	1.4
1 cup sautéed spinach	41	5.4	6.8	0.7	4.3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine Marinade Ingredients
In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
2
Coat the Chicken
Rub the mixture generously over chicken thighs.
3
Marinate
Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Palm Butter Sauce

1
Heat Palm Oil
Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Cook Onions
Add onions and cook until translucent.
3
Add Tomatoes
Stir in tomatoes and cook until they break down.

How to Make Fragrant Congolese Moambe Chicken with Palm Butter Sauce

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Searing the Chicken
Sear marinated chicken until golden brown on both sides.
2
Simmering the Sauce
Mix the peanut butter with chicken stock, add it to the pot, and stir well. Bring to a simmer.
3
Combining Ingredients
Place the seared chicken into the sauce, cover, and let simmer for 45 minutes until chicken is tender.

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Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Combine Marinade Ingredients

Coat the Chicken

Marinate

Preparing the Palm Butter Sauce

Heat Palm Oil

Cook Onions

Add Tomatoes

How to Make Fragrant Congolese Moambe Chicken with Palm Butter Sauce

Searing the Chicken

Simmering the Sauce

Combining Ingredients

Chef's Tips

Frequently asked questions

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