Description
If you’re craving something cozy yet exciting, African Chicken Curry is the answer. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-coconut sauce spiced with warm, aromatic herbs. It’s perfect for those looking for quick dinners, easy curry recipes, weeknight comfort food, or healthy dinner ideas with bold flavor. Whether served over rice or scooped with naan, this vibrant and deeply satisfying dish is sure to become a repeat favorite in your home.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear in hot oil in a Dutch oven or skillet until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, cook onion until translucent. Add garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant.
3. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne. Cook for 1–2 minutes to bloom the spices.
4. Add coconut milk and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan. Return chicken to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes.
5. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning. Top with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes beforehand.
This dish is even better the next day—perfect for meal prep or leftovers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg