Swahili Chicken (Kuku Siki)

Name: Swahili Chicken (Kuku Siki)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken piece; 1 onion; 0.75 (375 ml) can coconut milk; 1 cup coconut vinegar; 2 tomatoes (or 1 can tomatoes); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; oil

Submitted by Diceydi

"I came across this recipe on the internet - it is attributed to Omari, from the village of Matandoni on the island of Lamu off the Kenyan coast. It calls for coconut vinegar which can be found in Asian supermarkets. I made it for a dinner party and it was delicious, but tasted even better the next day. A good one to make ahead and then reheat with all the flavours having blended nicely."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 kg chicken piece
1 onion
0.75 (375 ml) can coconut milk
1 cup coconut vinegar
2 tomatoes (or 1 can tomatoes)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
oil

directions

Remove skin from chicken. Coarsely dice onion. Add oil to a large stock pot or pan and sweat the onion slightly then add dry spices and stir. Add the chicken and brown lightly. Reduce the heat and add the liquid and the tomatoes. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes or so. Serve with rice cooked with water and remaining 1/4 of the can of coconut milk.
Coconut Vinegar Substitute.
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar.
- 1/3 cup sherry.
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar.