African-Style Chicken
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INGREDIENTS 1 broiler-fryer (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), cut up
2 tablespoons peanut oil or other cooking oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup beer
1/3 cup ground peanuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried ground chili pepper or chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3 tablespoons cream or milk
2 to 3 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup flaked coconutBrown chicken in oil in a heavy skillet; set aside.
Sauté onion and garlic in same skillet until golden. Add beer, peanuts, lemon juice, honey and seasonings; mix well. Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender.
Place chicken on platter; keep warm. Measure cooking liquid. Make a paste of cream and flour, using 2 tablespoons flour per 1 cup cooking liquid. Add coconut. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Pour part of sauce over chicken. Pass remainder to pour over rice or potatoes.
Makes 4 servings