How To Make Chicken Curry - The Kenyan Way

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while chicken thighs are a more affordable cut.

Cut chicken breast tenderloins into pieces.

Heat 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet.

Chop one whole onion or use pre-chopped frozen onions.

Wash hands after handling chicken to avoid salmonella.

Add pre-chopped onions to the skillet and turn down the heat slightly.

Prepare seasoning: add 2 teaspoons of grated ginger, 3 teaspoons of curry powder, and 1 teaspoon of cumin powder to the chicken.

Mix the chicken with the spices in the skillet.

Cook the onions on high heat initially, then lower the heat for slow cooking.

Add 1 cup of coconut milk, 1/2 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt to the skillet.

Add bay leaves to the mixture for flavor.

Add salt to taste, approximately 5 pinches.

Stir the mixture and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Add a small amount of red pepper for spice.

Chop and add cilantro to the dish for additional flavor.

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