Dovi / Huku ne Dovi (Zimbabwean Chicken & Okra Peanut Butter Stew) – Authentic Zimbabwe Recipe

Zimbabwe’s signature Shona stew where browned chicken simmers in a rich, glossy peanut butter and tomato sauce.

Country of Origin
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe (Southern Africa, Africa)
Dietary Profile
omnivore
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Signature Staples
Golden-browned chicken thighs, Whole okra pods and ripe tomatoes, Velvety roasted peanut butter gravy over sadza or rice, Garlic, Ginger

Ingredients for Dovi / Huku ne Dovi (Zimbabwean Chicken & Okra Peanut Butter Stew) (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden-browned chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups whole okra pods and ripe tomatoes, washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup velvety roasted peanut butter gravy over sadza or rice
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional Zimbabwe seasoning (ginger, sweet onion, mild peri-peri chili)
  • 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown golden-browned chicken thighs for 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced onion, garlic, garlic, and ginger, sweet onion, mild peri-peri chili, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
  3. Add whole okra pods and ripe tomatoes and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
  4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
  5. Stir in velvety roasted peanut butter gravy over sadza or rice right before serving warm.

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