Name: Chicken Mafé (Peanut Sauce): Easy and Flavorful Senegalese Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Cuisine: Africa
Ingredients: Chicken : 800 grams; Peanut butter : 6 tablespoons; Tomato paste : 2 tablespoons; Onion (Minced) : 2; Tomato (Diced) : 2; Garlic Cloves (Minced) : 3; Espelette pepper : 1 pinch; Carrots (Cut into sticks) : 3; Potato (Cut into large chunks) : 2; Olive oil : 4 tablespoons; Chicken broth : 750 milliliters; Salt : (Au goût); Pepper : (Au goût); Thyme : (Au goût); Bay Leaves : 1

Chicken Mafé (Peanut Sauce): Easy and Flavorful Senegalese Recipe

Experience Senegal’s beloved chicken mafé—golden chicken pieces simmered in a silky peanut-tomato sauce with tender vegetables and gentle spices. Rich yet mellow, this comforting stew pairs perfectly with steamed white rice and comes together with minimal effort, bringing West-African warmth to any weeknight table.

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Preparation 20 min
Baking 45 min
Servings 4 to 6
Level Débutant

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Serve hot with white rice or broken rice (African-style broken rice).
It can also be served with couscous or flatbread, depending on your preference.

Preparation steps

Step 1
Cut the chicken into cubes.
In a large pot, heat the oil and brown the chicken pieces on all sides.
Set aside.
Step 2
In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and chili (if using) until the onions become translucent.
Add the tomatoes and tomato paste.
Let simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the peanut butter, stir well, then pour in the broth.
Whisk or stir until the sauce is smooth.
Step 3
Return the browned chicken pieces to the pot, then add the carrots, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and let simmer for 35–45 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the sauce is rich and creamy.
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot.

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