Delicious African Chicken Curry
A cozy one-pot chicken curry simmered with aromatic spices and coconut milk, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: African
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Chicken Thighs
- 1 medium Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 tablespoons Curry Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 can Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until aromatic.
- Add the Spices: Toast curry powder, ground cumin, and paprika in the pot.
- Introduce the Chicken: Sear chicken thighs on each side until browned.
- Mix in Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste, coating the chicken.
- Pour in Coconut Milk & Broth: Combine coconut milk and broth in the pot.
- Simmer to Perfection: Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Shred and Serve: Remove chicken, shred, and return to the pot. Adjust seasoning.
- Prepare for Serving: Let the curry rest before serving.
Notes
This curry is perfect served over basmati rice or with naan. Adjust spice levels and feel free to substitute proteins as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg