Guadalcanal Coconut Curry Chicken & Kumara – Authentic Solomon Islands Recipe

Fragrant island curry slow-cooked with sweet kumara and creamy coconut milk.

Country of Origin
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands (Melanesia, Oceania)
Dietary Profile
omnivore
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Signature Staples
Boneless chicken thighs, Orange sweet potato (kumara), Green beans, Curry powder, Coconut milk

Ingredients for Guadalcanal Coconut Curry Chicken & Kumara (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) boneless chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups orange sweet potato (kumara), washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with curry powder
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional Solomon Islands seasoning (coconut milk, ginger, garlic)
  • 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown boneless chicken thighs for 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced onion, garlic, curry powder, and coconut milk, ginger, garlic, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
  3. Add orange sweet potato (kumara) and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
  4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
  5. Stir in green beans right before serving warm.

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