Cape Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Cape Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs, skinned and trimmed; salt, milled black pepper, vegetable oil; 2 large onions, sliced; 1-2 fresh green chillies, seeded and finely sliced; 5 ml crushed garlic; 5 ml crushed green ginger; 2 sticks cassia or cinnamon; 5 ml turmeric; 5 ml ground cumin; 5 ml ground coriander; 2 ml ground cardamom; 3-4 large, very ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped, or a 400 g tin; 250 ml off-dry white wine; 250 ml chicken stock or coconut cream

Servings: persons

8 chicken thighs, skinned and trimmed
salt, milled black pepper, vegetable oil
2 large onions, sliced
1-2 fresh green chillies, seeded and finely sliced
5 ml crushed garlic
5 ml crushed green ginger
2 sticks cassia or cinnamon
5 ml turmeric
5 ml ground cumin
5 ml ground coriander
2 ml ground cardamom
3-4 large, very ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped, or a 400 g tin
250 ml off-dry white wine
250 ml chicken stock or coconut cream

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["Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a little oil in a large saucepan and braise the onion until golden, stirring constantly. Stir in the chilli, garlic, ginger and spices, and sizzle for about 30 seconds (don't let the spices burn).", "Add the tomato, wine, stock or coconut cream and chicken. Cover and simmer very gently for about 45-50 minutes until tender. Turn the pieces in the sauce occasionally so they cook evenly. Check the flavour and adjust if necessary. Transfer the curry to a warm serving dish and serve with basmati rice, coriander leaves, pappadums and sambals.", "WINE-MATCHING SUGGESTIONS Chicken plays demure understudy to challenging layers of the ""c"" spices (watch cardamom's balmy power), oriental garlic and ginger, while turbo-charged chilli confounds. The choice of chicken stock or coconut milk determines the match. Jordan's Blanc Fume delivers a balanced medley of tropical fruit and woodspice without clashing spiky thatch if you select the stock option; coconut cream calls for corresponding power that we found in L'Avenir's Chardonnay 2000 - generous peach, mellow oak and general gravitas offer a foil. Even for the chilli"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken thighs, skinned and trimmed, salt, milled black pepper, vegetable oil, 2 large onions, sliced, 1-2 fresh green chillies, seeded and finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Cape Chicken Curry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cape Chicken Curry

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