OK so my husband & I are used to the real deal having spent time in Sierra Leone so I kept my expectations low. But it was Really good!! I doubled the spices (always do) so it had a good kick. Also used chicken broth instead of water & added carrots & used sweet potatoes rather than regular ones. Otherwise kept the recipe the same. Will definitely do it again.
oh.....my....gosh.....this was the best!!!! Like previous reviewers I tweaked the ingredients: I added 1 carrot 2 ribs celery 1 can diced tomatoes and instead of water used 2 cups chicken broth. Also I didn't have garbanzo beans so I used pinto. No natural peanut butter so I used Jif (I did not reduce the amount). I served it over brown rice and I am stuffed right now from eating an extra helping because it was so darn good! This is one of the best allrecipes.com recipe I have ever made.
I threw all of my ingredients in the crockpot and set it on low. Hours later I came home to a home filled with the most intoxicating aroma. I decreased my broth to 1/4 cup. Added 1 tsp. of cayenne pepper to spice combo. I also included some carrots and raisins for a twist. Extremely fast easy and satisfying recipe!
Wow - was this easy and delicious! And anything that my picky son eats I will surely make again. My husband couldn't stop complimenting the dish while he was eating. I put it together just slightly differently. I sauteed carrots celery and onions with sweet potatoes. I eye-balled the peanut butter and tasted as I put it in. I also used homemade chicken stock instead of water. The other reviewers complained that it was spicy yet bland so I dredged the boneless thighs I used in a mixture of flour cumin ground corriander salt & pepper before cooking in a little olive oil. I did also let this sit for a day before serving. Easy and delicious. Just the way I like it! Thanks so much for the post!
i too took the advice of others and suggest the following modifications: 1. added 1 cup of chicken broth or water 2. 1/2 cup peanut butter instead of 3/4 cup 3. 1/2 teaspoon extra red pepper flakes (if you like spicey). 4. added celery and green onions. next time i would like to try this recipe with chicken breast as i don't really like the gamey flavor to dark meat chicken.
i was nervous to make this because of the love/hate response to this recipe but it was very very good. i used pork instead of chicken because i was too lazy and it was already cubed. i did doctor a bit using chicken broth instead of water and adding a tbsp of brown sugar as well as a tsp of cayenne. i went half on the pepper and used 1/2 cup of peanut butter and added carrots and two tomatoes. eaten with baguette with the winter salad from this website and it was quite exotic and marvelous. very stick to your ribs. an absolute must: topping with fresh cilantro before serving. will make again for sure.
This is delicious! If you like peanut sauce type food you will love this. I went 1/2 on the red pepper flakes and black pepper only because we don't care for things too spicy but if you like hot go all the way! I also used chunky peanut butter (1/2 cup). 5 star from us!
My husband and I both really enjoyed this dish although the next time we make it we'll alter it a little. I wouldn't suggest serving it to kids unless you cut down on the spices. It was very easy and quick to make we'll probably be having it at least once a month.
Delicious! I read the other reviews and also added an extra cup of chicken broth and used turnips carrots and celery. I served over brown rice with plenty of fresh cilantro. A nice cool cucumber salad or green salad is needed to "cool" it off. Look forward to having this again soon. I only made half the amount but next time I may make it all and freeze portions. I can't think of a better meal to come home to on a cold stormy night.
I've never given a recipe only one star before...until now. I even like all the ingredients! I followed the recipe with one exception I followed the other reviews suggestions and cut the peanut butter back. No amount of peanut butter could make me like this dish. It was not very good. We are waiting on Pizza Hut right now.
