Chicken Mafé

Ingredients

• 700 g chicken breast, diced, by Maillard
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• Olive oil
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup finely sliced green cabbage
• 1 small eggplant, diced
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• The juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 sliced green onion, for the service
• Salt and pepper from the mill

Preparation

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the onion, garlic and ginger followed by a drizzle of olive oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring.
2. Add the sweet potato followed by a drizzle of olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
3. Increase over high heat, add the chicken then season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes to brown the chicken.
4. Add remaining ingredients and mix to dilute the peanut butter. Bring to a boil, reduce to low heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are cooked and sauce is thick. Serve on rice and garnish with green onion!