South African Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: South African Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces; 2 -3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 1 -2 tablespoon chili paste (depending on how hot you like it); 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon good quality curry powder; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup chicken stock (you may also use water); 2 bay leaves; 2 curry leaves; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 ounces plain yogurt

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
2 -3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 -2 tablespoon chili paste (depending on how hot you like it)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon good quality curry powder
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken stock (you may also use water)
2 bay leaves
2 curry leaves
1 cinnamon stick
4 ounces plain yogurt

1
Start with a hot pan with olive oil - add onion and saute for a few minutes. Add ginger paste, sriracha, garlic, curry powder, garam masala and cinnamon stick. Saute for a few minutes until you make sort of a paste.
2
Add chicken and saute until chicken is no longer pink.
3
Add potatoes, tomatoes, curry leaves, bay leaves and chicken stock - bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat to simmer and cook uncovered for approximately 1 hour stirring occasionally.
5
Add more chicken stock if you like it thinner.
6
The curry should thicken and have a rich deep golden colour.

690

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces, 2 -3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, South African 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.

South African Chicken Curry

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