African Curry
This dish is simple and spicy. It's made with ingredients that are easy to find. You can eat it with rice.
The chicken is cooked in a curry sauce with coconut milk and lemon juice. The sauce is thick and flavorful.
You can make this dish in about 40 minutes.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 3, 2026Share
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Description
This dish is simple and spicy. It's made with ingredients that are easy to find. You can eat it with rice.
The chicken is cooked in a curry sauce with coconut milk and lemon juice. The sauce is thick and flavorful.
You can make this dish in about 40 minutes.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 10
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 bay leaf
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons curry powder
0.125 teaspoon salt
1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, bones and skin removed, cut into pieces
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped garlic cloves, and 1 bay leaf. Cook until the onion is lightly browned. Add 1 can of drained whole peeled tomatoes, 2 teaspoons curry powder, and 0.125 teaspoon salt. Continue cooking for 5 minutes. Add 1 whole chicken cut into pieces and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until it's not pink and the juices run clear.
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Reduce the heat to low. Gradually add 1 can of unsweetened coconut milk while stirring constantly over 10 minutes. Mix in the juice of 1 lemon just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 600 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 33g
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Saturated Fat 21g
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Cholesterol 199mg
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Sodium 452mg
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Total Carbohydrate 13g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 64g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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