Cape Malay Chicken Curry

Cape Malay Chicken Curry

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African · 55 min · Chicken · dairy-free, high-protein

514 cal 36g protein 34g carbs 26g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 5 servings
  • 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3/4 tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 medium waxy potato
  • 1 can canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 tbsp apricot jam
  • 1 bay leaves
  • 1 1/4 tbsp vegetable oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Soften sliced onions in oil over medium 8 minutes, then add curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon, and bay and bloom 2 minutes.
  2. Add chunked chicken and stir to coat in the fragrant spices, 3 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes and 1 cup water, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Add cubed potatoes and cook 15 minutes more until tender.
  5. Stir in apricot jam for the signature sweet edge and season with salt.
  6. Serve with rice or roti and a spoon of sambal.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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