4.7 from 18 votes
African Chicken Curry Recipe
Perfect for a weeknight meal, this African Chicken Curry is bursting with flavor, thanks to its aromatic spices and tender, broth-soaked chicken.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 393 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 yellow onions sliced
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large garlic cloves roughly chopped
- 1 cup fat-free low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons pitted dates chopped
- 3 Tablespoons golden raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a Dutch oven or other oven-safe lidded pot over medium-high heat and add the oil. Brown the chicken for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the sliced onions to the pot and turn the heat down to medium-low. Cook the onions for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. If the pan gets a little dry, add in a little extra oil or broth.
- Add the ginger, curry powder, cinnamon, cayenne, and garlic to the pot and let it cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, vinegar, dates, and raisins; stir well. Return the browned chicken to the pot. Turn off the stove heat, cover the pot, and bake it in the oven for 1 hour.
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Notes
- Adapted from Cooking Light's Global Kitchen
- To store this African Chicken Curry, place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will stay good for up to 4 days. Freeze the curry in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen, then warm on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
577mg
(24%)
Potassium
1159mg
(33%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
129IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 577mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1159mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 129IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.