Maafé au poulet (chicken maafe)

Instructions

1. Brown the chicken pieces in the hot oil, then set them aside.
2. Fry the chopped onions and garlic in the same oil until soft.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes and the purée, then simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Return the chicken, pour in the water and cook for 30 minutes with the lid on.
5. Dilute the peanut paste in a little of the stock and stir it into the pot.
6. Add the carrots cut into rounds and continue cooking for 15 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
7. Season with salt, pepper and chilli, then serve with the rice.