Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 1 medium-sized chicken, skinless and bone-in or cut of choice
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
- Juice of half a lemon (to clean chicken)
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder (optional)
For the Coconut Sauce:
- 2 tbsp oil (olive, coconut, or preferred)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ginger, minced
- 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
- ⅓ cup tomato paste
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups canned coconut milk
- ½ tsp cumin powder
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Clean chicken with lemon juice. Cut and slit pieces. Mix with all marinade ingredients. Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill chicken for about 25 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a pan, sauté onions. Add tomato paste, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, salt, lemon juice, and coconut milk. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook for another 2–5 minutes.
- Serve: Plate grilled chicken and pour sauce on top. Garnish with coriander or sliced chili.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate overnight.
- You can use boneless chicken for quicker cooking.
- Adjust chili levels to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling + Stovetop
- Cuisine: East African
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg