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Butter-Chicken Bunny Chow

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I haven't made this yet - but I had to post it. Who knows where the name bunny chow comes from, but its a Durban specialty. My husband raves. Basically you hollow out a bread loaf and scoop curry on the inside. And eat down the bread and curry together. Its a lot of fun. May I suggest doing this for movies at home?

"This was great! Very mild though - I threw in some chiles at the end - after I had finished dishing up for the small ones!" - cleverkt

Yield: 8 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: South AfricanMain Ingredient: Chicken

(4.5, 2) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Butter-Chicken Bunny Chow
Quarter chicken bunny chow (low res image - higher res available on request) photo by LukeComins Give a medal for this photo
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Servings          
Original recipe makes 8
2 1/2 poundsChicken breast; boneless, skinless
8 eachBread rolls
Cashew nuts; to garnish
Rocket leaves; to garnish
-- MARINADE --
1/2 cupYogurt
1 tablespoonolive oil
1 eachLemon; juice of
1/2 teaspoonTumeric
2 teaspoonGaram masala
1 teaspoonChili powder
1 teaspoonCumin
1/4 teaspoonGinger; ground
2 clovesGarlic; crushed
1 dashSalt; to taste
-- SAUCE --
1 eachOnion; finely chopped
2 tablespoonolive oil
2 clovesGarlic; crushed
1 1" pieceGinger; fresh, grated
1/2 teaspoonFenugreek; ground
1/2 teaspoonCardamon; ground
1 teaspoonGaram masala
1 1/2 ounceCashew nuts; finely chopped, 40 gram
2 tablespoonTomato paste
4/5 cupWater
2 tablespoonHoney
1 cupCream
1 eachBay leaf
5 eachCurry leaves

Butter-Chicken Bunny Chow Preparation

Prep Time: 15 minutes +8 hours marinating

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Oven Temp: 200C / 400F / Gas mark 6

1. Mix together the marinade ingedients and pour over the chicken pieces. Allow to marinate for up to 8 hours.

2. Place the chicken in a roasting pan with the marinade and roast for 10-15 minutes.

3. To make the sauce , saute the onion in the oil until soft, add the garlic & ginger, fenugreek, cardamom & masala, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the ground cashews, tomato paste, water, honey, cream, bay leaf and curry leaves, and simmer to a creamy consistency.

4. Add the chicken to the sauce and allow to heat through.

5. Cut off the top parts of the rolls to form little hats. Hollow out the bottom parts. Spoon the chicken mixture into each roll.

6. Garnish with oven roasted cashew nuts and rocket and replace the bread hats.

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  • Calories Per Serving: 1556
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    Butter-Chicken Bunny Chow Reviews

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    This was great! Very mild though - I threw in some chiles at the end - after I had finished dishing up for the small ones!
    6 years, 4 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, 3 hours, 41 minutes ago

    [I posted this recipe.]
    6 years, 6 months, 3 weeks, 6 hours, 19 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Winter
    2. Fall
    3. Marinade
    4. Main Dish
    5. South African
    6. Chicken
    7. Dinner
    8. Creamy

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