The name Kuku Paka is an abbreviation for kuku wa kupaka, Swahili, which translates roughly as chicken in sauce. Kuku Paka is an East African-Indian dish that’s traditionally made with charcoal-grilled chicken in a spiced coconut milk sauce and served over rice. It is comforting, sweet, creamy, and well-balanced. This dish is a delicious example of how African, Arab, and Indian influences come together in a classic Swahili dish. This dish is popular in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, which have large Indian communities who have lived there for generations. Kuku Paka is kid-friendly and a homey, delicious dish. This dish is served with white rice and a cabbage and spinach side.
Ingredients: Boneless chicken thighs, coconut milk, cumin, coriander, onion, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, Kashmiri chili powder, heavy cream, and canola oil I Cabbage, spinach, onions, garlic, tomato, paprika, cayenne, pepper, coriander powder, lemon juice, salt, and canola oil.