Kuku Paka! African Chicken Curry

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often cheaper.

Chop up an onion finely.

Minced garlic and ginger.

Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Sear the chicken skin until golden, then remove onto a plate.

Give the onion a head start in the pot before adding the ginger and garlic.

Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili; cook for 30 seconds to bloom the flavors.

Add coconut milk, tomato, and salt; stir.

Add the chicken into the sauce, arranging them to be submerged.

Simmer for 10 minutes with the lid on, then 20 minutes with the lid off to thicken the sauce.

Finish with lemon juice and fresh coriander; stir to mix.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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