December 17, 2025

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This West African–inspired chicken maafe is one of those recipes that came together naturally as I explored flavors that feel both new and familiar to me. I’ve always loved global dishes, especially when they connect back to elements I recognize from my Haitian background, like the bold peanut flavor we know so well through manba.

I developed this version to celebrate West African cuisine while keeping it approachable for home cooks, adding collard greens and sweet potatoes for a hearty, comforting twist.

If you love rich, slow-simmered stews with depth, warmth, and just enough heat, this is a recipe you’ll want to make more than once. Visit the site to get the full recipe and see how easily it comes together in your own kitchen.

Explore. Experiment. Taste.​
-Chef Maika

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West African Peanut Stew with Chicken and Collard Greens

This West African-inspired chicken peanut stew combines tender chicken, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and unsweetened peanut butter for a rich, comforting dish rooted in West African flavors. Simmered gently over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, it delivers a cozy peanut soup-style meal that pairs perfectly with warm white rice.

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