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Tavuk Sote
Medium 45 min~350 kcal 8/10
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Kuku Paka
An East African coastal chicken curry with grilled chicken, coconut milk, tomato, lemon, ginger, and warm spices.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 5~502 kcal🇰🇪 Kenyan🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 50 min cook
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking50 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 850 gr Chicken thighs
For the marinade
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lemon juice
Marine ve sos için
- 4 diş Garlic
For the sauce
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ginger
- 1 adet Onion
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Coconut milk
For the spice mix
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Coriander seeds
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Curry spice
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Basmati rice
- 0.3 demet Fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- 1
Marinate the chicken thighs for 15 minutes with lemon juice, half the crushed garlic, and half the salt.
15 min15:00 - 2
Cook the chicken in a grill pan for 4 minutes per side, until colored.
8 min08:00 - 3
Soften the onion, remaining garlic, and ginger in oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the tomatoes, cumin, coriander seeds, curry spice, and remaining salt, and cook for 8 minutes into a sauce.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the coconut milk and boil the sauce for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Add the chicken to the sauce and cook with the lid slightly ajar for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 7
Serve the coconut chicken with basmati rice and fresh cilantro.
💡 Tip: Grill the chicken first instead of putting it raw into the sauce; the light smoky flavor inside the sauce is what makes kuku paka distinct.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kuku paka with basmati rice, cilantro, and optional lemony kachumbari.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~502
kcal calories
35
g protein
29
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 23%Fat 49%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kuku Paka make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Kuku Paka take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 50 minutes; 75 minutes in total.Is Kuku Paka difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kuku Paka have?
Approximately 502 kcal per serving. Protein: 35g, carbs: 29g, fat: 28g.Is Kuku Paka allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Kuku Paka belong to?
This recipe belongs to Kenyan cuisine.How many ingredients does Kuku Paka need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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