WEST AFRICAN PEANUT CHICKEN 
3 lbs. chicken breasts or thighs
1/2 c. cooking oil
2 med. onions, chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped

SAUCE:

2 c. chicken broth (heated to simmering)
1/2 c. crunchy peanut butter
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
Salt, pepper and red cayenne
Pepper to taste
Chopped peanuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove chicken skins; wash and pat dry. Brown chicken in oil, a few pieces at a time, and remove from heat. Brown onion and garlic; remove from heat. Place chicken, onion, and garlic in casserole dish.

In a medium bowl, blend chicken broth, peanut butter, and tomato paste. Add seasonings and chopped peanuts; pour over chicken. Bake covered, 45 minutes to 1 hour or until chicken is tender. Serve over hot cooked rice. Serves 4.

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