Enjoy the home-made taste of Chakalaka without the hassle of chopping with this spicy chicken chakalaka pasta from KOO. You can also enter to win one of two Yuppiechef vouchers worth R1,000 each, just by telling us your favourite South African dish. The comfort that comes from eating a hearty home-cooked meal is a feeling that cannot be matched, because we all know the importance of bonding around the dinner table. As KOO celebrates 75 years as a heritage brand, why not show your pride by bringing the family together to enjoy this spicy chicken chakalaka pasta.
Serves: 6 wholesome portions
Difficulty level: Easy
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking: 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
500g macaroni or spiral pasta
500g chicken breast, sliced into strips
3 tablespoons (45ml) oil
½ cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon (5ml) garlic, crushed
1 cup mixed peppers, diced
1 tin KOO Chakalaka with Butternut
1 tin KOO Sauerkraut, drained
½ cup (125ml) chicken stock (½ stock cube in ½ cup water)
2 tablespoons Mrs Balls chutney
2 tablespoons coriander/dhania, chopped (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
- Cook your pasta as per instructions on the packet.
- In a pan, heat oil and fry the onion,garlic and peppers. Add the chicken strips and fry chicken until sealed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the KOO Chakalaka, KOO Sauerkraut, chicken stock and the chutney. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Combine chakalaka sauce with cooked pasta and coriander. Adjust seasoning if required.
- Garnish with extra coriander and serve.
Recipes : Moira Allison
Food Stylist : Anna Montali
Photographers : Shaun Smith
