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Bunny Chow Chicken Curry

Spiced chicken curry scooped into hollowed bread, South African street-food style. Fiery, aromatic, messy-in-the-best-way, ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
42g
Bunny Chow Chicken Curry
casualsatisfyingsouth-africanchickentenderjuicyweeknightcasual

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 whole crusty bread (round loaves or sub rolls)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add diced onion and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir occasionally.

  3. 3

    Add curry powder and tomato paste, stir for 30 seconds until toasted. Add chicken chunks.

  4. 4

    Brown chicken, stirring occasionally, until edges look cooked through, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Cook until chicken is cooked through, 4–5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Hollow out bread, leaving a 0.5-inch shell. Scoop curry inside, top with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wooden spoon

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