Chicken in Peanut Sauce

This is another pre-baby meal (I am still struggling to find time to cook "real" food since the baby got here - in fact, I struggle to do anything). One of my oldest friends is a global traveler who has lived in several different countries. Most recently, she is residing in the United States and preparing to move back to South Africa. Before moving to Jo'burg, she was in Cote d'Ivoire. It was from there that she got this fabulous recipe for Guinean peanut sauce, which she shared with me. Of course, given the peanut butter content, it is full of calories....but it is SO worth it.

Guinean Peanut Sauce

6 cups water

5 chicken bouillon cubes

1 large onion, chopped

pinch of oregano

1 tsp lemon juice

2 tbsp tomato paste

pinch of cayenne pepper

1 large tomato, diced

1 (14oz) jar smooth peanut butter (she recommends natural peanut butter)

2 chicken breasts, cubed

4 habanero peppers

3 bay leaves

salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp oil

Saute the onion and garlic in the oil until tender. Add everything except the chicken and peanut butter. Bring just to a boil. Lower to a simmer and add the peanut butter. Simmer about 1 hour. Add the chicken breast. Simmer until the chicken breast is done (about 30 minutes).