Zimbabwean Dovi with Chicken

Zimbabwean dovi is a comforting peanut stew in which chicken and sweet potatoes simmer in a rich tomato-based sauce.

Brown the chicken, build the tomato base, and stir in peanut butter near the end so the sauce stays smooth and rounded.

Loosen the peanut butter with hot stock before adding it to the pot to prevent clumps.

Serving Suggestions

Serve dovi with sadza, rice, or warm greens to soak up the sauce.

Recipe Notes

The stew thickens as it cools; add a splash of water or stock when reheating over low heat.

Zimbabwean Dovi with Chicken

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Tender chicken and sweet potatoes simmered in a Zimbabwean tomato and peanut stew.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Zimbabwean

Calories: 620

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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Chicken and Sauce

• 2 lb bone-in chicken thighs skin removed
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger grated
• 4 medium tomatoes chopped
• 1 cup smooth natural peanut butter unsweetened
• 2 cups chicken stock low sodium
• 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 cups collard greens thinly sliced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp fine salt or to taste

Equipment

• Large Dutch oven
• Chef’s knife
• Wooden spoon
• Mixing bowl

Method

 

Brown the Chicken:

1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with half the salt and brown it on both sides, working in batches if needed.
2. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, paprika, and cumin and cook for 1 minute more.

Simmer the Dovi:

1. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened. Return the chicken to the pot, add the stock and sweet potatoes, and bring to a gentle simmer.
2. Cover and cook for 35 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the sweet potatoes are soft. Whisk the peanut butter with a ladleful of hot broth, then stir it into the pot.

Add the Greens:

1. Stir in the collard greens and simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, until wilted and the sauce coats the chicken. Taste and adjust the salt, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 43gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 730mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10g

Notes

• Use unsweetened peanut butter so the savory tomato sauce stays balanced.
• Keep the simmer gentle after adding the peanut butter to prevent the sauce from splitting.