Inyama Yenkhukhu — Print Recipe

Free-range chicken pieces slow-cooked in a rich tomato and onion sauce with curry spices, the standard celebratory chicken dish served at Swazi gatherings.

Ingredients

1 whole free-range chicken, cut into pieces
3 tomatoes, chopped
2 onions, sliced
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp turmeric
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper
1 cup water

Instructions

1 Season chicken pieces generously with curry powder, paprika, turmeric, garlic, salt, and pepper. Rest for thirty minutes.
2 Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Sear chicken pieces until golden brown on all sides, working in batches.
3 Add onions to the pot and cook until softened and beginning to caramelize. Add tomatoes and stir.
4 Return all chicken to the pot, add water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover tightly.
5 Simmer for forty-five minutes until chicken is very tender and the sauce has reduced to a thick, rich consistency.

Did You Know?

In Swazi tradition, serving a whole chicken to guests is a sign of great honor, and the guest of honor receives the breast piece.