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Peanut-Butter-Braised Chicken and Greens

4.7

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A bowl of PeanutButterBraised Chicken and Greens with white rice and lemon wedges
Photograph by Carl Ostberg, Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Andrea Bonin

This is a West African–inspired dish featuring collard greens and seared chicken thighs that get cooked with smoky chipotle chili, peanut butter, tomato, habanero, and coconut milk. The ensuing sauce is luscious, savory, and irresistibly spicy.

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