Description
African Chicken Curry is a flavorful, creamy, and spiced dish made with chicken thighs, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, and curry powder. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, this African-style curry pairs beautifully with rice or flatbreads and brings bold, warm flavors to the table. Great for meal prep, gluten-free, and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken thighs
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and sear both sides until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent.
3. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Stir in tomato paste, curry powder, cumin, and paprika. Cook the spices for 2 minutes to release flavor.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring well to combine.
6. Return chicken to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
7. Remove lid and simmer for another 5 minutes if you want the sauce thicker.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve hot with rice, naan, or vegetables. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra heat, add a chopped chili or a pinch of cayenne with the spices.
Bone-in chicken can be used; just increase simmer time by 10 minutes.
Leftovers taste even better the next day after the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Simmer
- Cuisine: African-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (with sauce)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg