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Zanzibar Coconut Chicken Curry
Recipe by Savory Spice Test Kitchen
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Warm, sweet spices and rich coconut milk come together in a simple East African-inspired curry rooted in Zanzibar's spice trade history where Indian and Arabic influences met the tropics.

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Serves 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 30 minutes
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Zanzibar Coconut Chicken Curry

Ingredients

1 lb. chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2  medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1½ - 2 Tbsp. Zanzibar Curry Powder 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk 1 tsp. salt, or to taste 1 Tbsp. cooking oil

Directions

Step 1 Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Step 2 Add onion to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 3 Add Zanzibar Curry Powder and cook for 30 seconds more, stirring constantly.
Step 4 Add tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5 Return chicken to the pan. Add coconut milk and salt and stir to combine.
Step 6 Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened. Serve over steamed rice.

Recipe Notes

Swap chicken for shrimp, fish, beef, chickpeas, or vegetables to make it your own. Add diced potatoes during the simmering step for a heartier meal.

Zanzibar Curry Powder isn't your typical American grocery store curry powder. It has a noticeable spicy kick. I wouldn't call it vindaloo hot, but it's firmly in the medium-hot category, with a heat that builds gradually and lingers long after the first bite. What I love most, though, is the balanced flavor this curry powder has. Whether you use a little or a lot, you're going to get a curry you'll keep coming back to for another bite, no matter the heat level.

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