Description
The East African Kuku Paka Recipe is a culinary treasure that brings the vibrant flavors of East Africa right to your table. This delightful dish features juicy grilled chicken marinated in aromatic spices and enveloped in a rich, creamy coconut sauce. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, Kuku Paka is both comforting and impressive. Serve it with steamed rice or chapati for a complete meal that will leave everyone wanting more. With easy-to-follow instructions and accessible ingredients, even novice cooks can create this flavorful masterpiece. Try this delicious recipe tonight and treat your taste buds to an unforgettable experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 full medium-sized chicken, skinless and bone-in
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil for sauce
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1 ½ cups canned coconut milk
Instructions
- Clean the chicken with lemon juice and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, salt, turmeric powder, garlic, ginger, black pepper, coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder. Mix well.
- Coat the chicken pieces with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, heat cooking oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add bell peppers and cook until softened.
- Stir in turmeric powder, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, tomato paste, salt, coconut milk, and cumin powder; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat grill or oven and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown (about 20-25 minutes).
- Pour coconut sauce over grilled chicken before serving with rice or chapati.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: East African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg