Description
This African Chicken Curry is a bold, comforting dish that combines tender chicken thighs with creamy coconut milk, rich peanut butter, and fragrant spices. Perfect for a quick dinner or cozy meal prep, this easy recipe brings the taste of African flavors to your table. Great for fans of healthy snacks, easy dinners, and global food ideas.
Ingredients
6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup chicken stock
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or crushed peanuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, cook chopped onions until softened. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant.
4. Add curry powder and cayenne pepper. Toast spices briefly in the oil.
5. Stir in tomato paste and peanut butter. Mix until smooth.
6. Pour in coconut milk and chicken stock. Stir to combine.
7. Return chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes.
8. Uncover and simmer for 10 more minutes to thicken sauce.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest flavor and texture.
Don’t skip browning the chicken—it adds a deeper layer of flavor.
Let the curry sit overnight for even better flavor the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: african chicken curry, easy dinner, chicken curry, healthy dinner, curry recipe, global food ideas