Curried Chicken

Name: Curried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nauruan
Ingredients: 800g chicken pieces; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp curry powder; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt to taste; 1 carrot, diced

Curry Chicken (KUR-eed CHIK-en)

Island-Style Chicken Curry

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 384 kcal

Chicken pieces simmered in a mild coconut curry with onion, garlic, and vegetables.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 32.0g

Carbs 10.0g

Fat 24.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

pot wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: fresh herb

Accompaniments: coconut rice

Ingredients

800g chicken pieces
2 cups coconut milk
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp curry powder
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt to taste
1 carrot, diced

Instructions

1
Brown chicken pieces in oil.
2
Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
3
Stir in curry powder and cook 1 minute.
4
Add coconut milk and carrot.
5
Simmer 25 minutes until chicken is cooked.
6
Season with salt and serve over rice.

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Did You Know?

Curry powder arrived on Nauru through Indian and Southeast Asian workers brought in for phosphate mining.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

pot
wooden spoon

Garnishing

fresh herb

Accompaniments

coconut rice

The Story Behind Curried Chicken

Curried dishes arrived on Nauru with the diverse workforce imported during the phosphate mining boom. Indian, Chinese, and Filipino workers each brought their culinary traditions.

Nauruans adapted curry using coconut milk as the base, creating a milder, creamier version suited to local tastes.

This fusion dish has become thoroughly Nauruan over generations.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dinner 📜 Origins: 20th century

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