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A Coconut-Curry Dream Recipe

A Coconut-Curry Dream Recipe

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A Coconut-Curry Dream is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines marinated grilled chicken with a rich and creamy coconut sauce, infused with a blend of spices. This East African-inspired recipe is a perfect balance of heat and creaminess, sure to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

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MARINADE

  • 1 full medium-sized chicken skinless and bone-in or, your preferred cut, such as the breast
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil or favourite cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • juice of half a lemon to clean the chicken
  • 1 tablespoon garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder (optional)

TO MAKE THE COCONUT SAUCE

  • 2 tablespoons suitable cooking oil (olive oil, coconut oil, or your preferred choice)
  • 1 medium-sized onion finely diced or julienne sliced
  • 1 large bell pepper chopped
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon ginger finely minced or crushed
  • ½ teaspoon garlic finely minced or crushed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups canned coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken – Clean and cut the chicken, marinate with lemon juice, garlic, ginger, spices, salt, and olive oil. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Grill the Chicken – Preheat the grill, grease the chicken, and grill on each side until cooked through.
  3. Make the Coconut Sauce – Sauté onions, add tomato paste, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, salt, coconut milk, and lemon juice. Simmer with bell pepper and coriander.
  4. Serve – Plate the grilled chicken and pour the coconut sauce over. Garnish with coriander or chili.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice levels by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili powder used.
  • For a richer sauce, you can use full-fat coconut milk.

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Keywords: Coconut Curry Chicken, East African Chicken Recipe, Grilled Chicken in Coconut Sauce