African Chicken Peanut Stew
Registered Dietician
| 1 min read
Introduce your family to a new variety of flavors from around the world like this African staple. As we approach fall, this is a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy. It’s unique flavors combine to offer a hearty, nutritious and delicious stew that will be a hit for your family, friends or even while tailgating.
If you’re looking for a great source of lean, low fat protein, this bird is the word. The protein in chicken lends itself to muscle growth and development. Peanut kernels are a good source of dietary protein and compose fine quality amino acids that are essential for growth and development.Sweet potatoes are rich in iron which provides red and white blood cell production, resistance to stress, proper immune function, and the metabolism of protein, among other things.
The combination of sweet potatoes, chicken and peanuts makes for a one-pot dish that will have everyone warm and happy.
Photo Credit: A Healthier Michigan
