Kuku Paku (African Coconut Chicken Curry)

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4.8

8 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    3 -4 people

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    African

Kuku Paku (African Coconut Chicken Curry)

Serve this African Coconut Chicken Curry with rice. 

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tsp butter unsalted
  • ½ green bell pepper diced
  • ½ onion minced
  • 2 green chilies (mild jalapenos or small poblanos)
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 inch ginger minced (or 1/4 tsp dry, ground ginger, fresh
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 lb potato diced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • ½ lemon juiced (about 1 Tbsp juice), optional, small
  • 1 Tbsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour unbleached
  • 1 c water
  • 1 c coconut milk
  • 4-6 egg peeled, optional, hard boiled

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large, skillet (cast iron works well). Add onions and green peppers and sauté for 5 minutes, until soft.
  2. Add the chicken and brown over medium high heat, until golden, 5-7 min.
  3. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, chilies, lemon juice (if using), turmeric, curry powder, and salt. Whisk the water into the flour until smooth. Add to the mixture the skillet. Simmer, uncovered over medium heat until the potatoes are tender and the mixture has begun to thicken.
  4. Mix in the coconut milk (and boiled eggs, if using) and simmer for an additional 15 minutes,
  5. Serve immediately with steamed white rice.
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