Akuteitsarsh (Chicken in Peanut Sauce)

Ingredients:

• 6 chicken thighs (the original recipe calls for a whole chicken)
• 6 ounces shelled peanuts
• 1 1/2 onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 ounces butter
• 1/3 bunch cilantro
• 4 fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried fennel
• 1/2 teaspoon savory
• 1 1/2 cups reserved chicken broth
• 1 splash white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
• salt

Directions:

1. Put the chicken thighs in a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water and thighs to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thighs are nearly done.
2. Mash the peanuts, garlic, salt and herbs in a mortar and pestle, then add the reserved chicken stock. (Alternately, you can just put the peanuts, garlic, salt and herbs into a food processor with the chicken stock).
3. Meanwhile, transfer the chicken to a skillet with the butter, onion and adjika. Sauté until chicken is cooked through (use a meat thermometer to be sure).
4. When the chicken is done cooking, pour the peanut sauce over it and bring everything up to serving temperature.