African Peanut Stew with Chicken Meatballs

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Chicken Meatballs:

1 1/2 slices hearty white bread, crumbled

1/4 cup milk 

1 1/2 pounds ground chicken 

1 small onion, finely diced 

4 cloves garlic, minced 

1 teaspoon smoked paprika 

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 

1 large egg 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

Stew:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large yellow onion, diced 

3-inch piece fresh peeled ginger, minced  

4 cloves garlic, minced 

1 large jalapeno (seeds and ribs included), finely diced  

2 tablespoons tomato paste 

1 tablespoon ground coriander 

1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper  

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large dice 

One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 

4 cups low-sodium chicken stock  

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter  

8 ounces kale, stemmed and torn into 1-inch pieces 

3/4 cup roasted peanuts 

1/2 cup chopped cilantro  

White rice, for serving