West African Peanut Chicken Stew

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

peanut oil (or coconut oil)

red or yellow onion (chopped)

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

1 1/2 tsp

fresh minced ginger

1 1/2 lb

chicken thighs (chopped into bite-sized pieces)

2 tsp

red pepper flakes

1 tbsp

smoked paprika

1/2 tsp

nutmeg

1 tsp

cinnamon

1/4 tsp

cloves

Kosher salt and black pepper

4 cups

chicken or vegetable stock

4 cups

orange fleshed sweet potatoes (scrubbed and cut into bite-sized chunks)

1 13 ounce can

diced tomatoes (with juice)

2 tbsp

tomato paste

1 cup

chunky peanut butter or cashew butter ((Cashew butter for Whole 30))

fresh baby spinach (kale or greens)