I love anything in a peanut sauce and the spicy/sweet combination in this dish is just right.
I served with fried plantain and seasoned black beans. I might have to try this with Tofu for a vegetarian version. This makes 4 servings. I found this recipe in “The Complete Mexican, South American & Caribbean Cookbook” by Jane Milton, Jenn Fleetwood and Marina Filippelli and made a few tweaks of my own. This is simply a wonderful book that had been forgotten on the shelf and rediscovered. I have made this several times and it turns out a little different each time but just a wonderful meal. Makes good leftovers.

Ingredients

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tsps fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
salt to taste
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped in half and sliced thin
6 grape tomatoes, chopped in quarters
3 tbsp creamy natural peanut butter
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Directions

Put the chicken in a large bowl and stir in the garlic, thyme, pepper, curry powder, lemon juice and salt. Cover and marinate for 3-4 hours. (I did not marinate mine that long and it was still tasty).

In a small bowl blend the peanut butter with a little of the chicken broth to make a smooth paste.

Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the onion and sauté until golden, about 15 minutes. Add the seasoned chicken. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the tomatoes and stir to combine.

Add in the peanut butter mixture and then add in the remaining chicken broth. Simmer gently for about 20-30 minutes. Add a little water if the sauce gets to dry.

Serve over rice with black beans and fried plantains.

For the plantains: I like to use good ripe ones. Split down the middle. Heat a skillet with about 2 Tbsp of butter. Add the plantains and sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon and turbanado sugar (optional). Cook until golden.