African Chicken Curry: Irresistibly Bold Kuku Paka Recipe!
Discover the vibrant flavors of Africa with this delightful Kuku Paka recipe, a rich chicken curry that will tantalize your taste buds!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: African
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides.
- Sprinkle in the curry powder and mix well to coat the chicken.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and green chilies, stir well.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with rice or flatbread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: African Chicken Curry, Kuku Paka, Chicken Curry Recipe