Description
A flavorful and spicy African chicken curry that combines tender chicken pieces with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or a mix)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir well and cook for another minute to toast the spices.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot, browning them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, then stir in the tomato paste and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- If using boneless chicken, reduce the cooking time to about 20-25 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- If desired, you can thicken the sauce by simmering it uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve the chicken curry over rice or with flatbread, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add an extra half can of coconut milk.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu and adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg