African-inspired kuku paka chicken curry

Name: African-inspired kuku paka chicken curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 240 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon chilli flakes; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 2.4 kg whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1 large red onion (300g), cut into thin wedges; 2 teaspoons grated fresh turmeric; 5 cloves garlic, sliced thinly; 500 grams heirloom tomatoes, quartered; ½ cup (125ml) coconut milk; 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock; Pineapple sambal; ½ small pineapple (450g), cored, cut into chunks; ½ cup (40g) flaked coconut, toasted; ½ cup small mint leaves

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Kuku paka is a delicious chicken and coconut curry popular in East Africa.

By: Womensweeklyfood.au (via Womensweeklyfood.au)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 240 mins

Yields: 6

Instructions

Heat half the oil in a 6-litre (24-cup) slow cooker on sear (high) setting. Cook chicken, turning, for 10 minutes until browned all over; remove from cooker and set aside.