Description
Discover the bold taste of East Africa with Kuku Paka Chicken in Coconut Milk, a creamy, aromatic stew featuring tender chicken simmered in coconut milk, turmeric, cumin, garlic, ginger and fresh tomatoes. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under an hour, perfect for weeknight family dinners or special gatherings. Serve over rice or with flatbread for a satisfying, wholesome meal that’s sure to become a household favorite. Enjoy its aromatic depth and comforting richness now.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken pieces (legs or thighs)
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté onions until golden.
- Add garlic and ginger, cook briefly.
- Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, and salt; soften.
- Pour coconut milk, bring to simmer.
- Add chicken, cover, cook 30‑35 minutes until done.
- Garnish with coriander and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a chopped green chili with the tomatoes. Use bone‑in chicken for richer flavor. Leftovers reheat gently to maintain sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: East African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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