Durban Chicken Bunny Chow Sliders
Bunny chow is a popular South African street food consisting of a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with a flavorful curry. In this recipe, we put a modern twist on the classic dish by creating Durban Chicken Bunny Chow Sliders, perfect for entertaining or a casual meal.
Ingredients
- 12 mini slider buns
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Durban masala spice blend
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and Durban masala spice blend to the pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken thighs to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- To assemble the sliders, hollow out the center of each mini bun and fill with a generous scoop of the Durban chicken curry. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon Serving platter
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the Durban Chicken Bunny Chow Sliders with a side of pickled vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Customize the spice level of the curry to your preference by adjusting the amount of Durban masala spice blend used.
Cost
$25