World Flavors Cookbook

Kuku Paka (Coconut Chicken)

Grilled chicken simmered in a rich coconut milk curry sauce — a jewel of the Kenyan coast.

Cuisine: Kenya

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 1.5 cups coconut milk
• 2 tomatoes, blended
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• Lime juice

Instructions

1. Season chicken and grill until lightly charred.
2. Sauté onion and garlic, add blended tomatoes and spices.
3. Pour in coconut milk and simmer 10 minutes.
4. Add grilled chicken and cook 20 more minutes until tender.
5. Finish with lime juice and serve.