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East African Chicken in Coconut Sauce


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  • Author: mealstomake
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A flavorful dish featuring chicken cooked in creamy coconut milk with aromatic spices and lime juice.


Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 12 green chilies, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat some oil in a large pot and sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground cumin and coriander, and stir well.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 30-40 minutes.
  6. Stir in lime juice and season with salt.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas. Serve with steamed rice or warm naan.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: East African

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg