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Chicken Koko (Chicken Koko)

Mild chicken curry simmered in coconut milk and flavoured with turmeric, very popular in island families. The creamy, slightly sweet sauce goes perfectly with rice. It's a comforting dish, ideal for Sunday meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

484 kcal per serving

Protein
30.8 g
Carbohydrates
7.6 g
of which sugars
4.8 g
Fat
36.3 g
of which saturated fat
20.9 g
Fiber
1.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the onions and finely chop the garlic.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the chicken pieces for 5 minutes on all sides.
  3. Add the onions and garlic, then cook for 4 minutes until they soften.
  4. Sprinkle in the turmeric, stir well to coat the meat, and let it infuse for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and water, add the salt and pepper, then bring gently to a simmer.
  6. Cover and let it simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the chicken is tender.
  7. Adjust the seasoning and serve with white rice.

Variations and tips

Light version. Replace half the coconut milk with water for a less rich sauce.

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