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