Chicken mwamba

Mwamba is the national dish of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

6 chicken breasts (halves)

½ cup peanut oil

1 large onion, chopped

½ cup peanut butter

2 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon red pepper

Fry chicken pieces in peanut oil in heavy skillet for about 40 minutes until brown and tender. Remove, cut into bite-sized cubes. Sauté onions in skillet, adding oil if necessary. Once onions are soft, add all ingredients and boil until well mixed (about 10 minutes).
Serve over 2 cups steamed rice.

Season with additional red pepper if desired.

This dish both freezes well and reheats well. A highly recommended side dish: spinach sombe.

Serves: 6