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Belize is a melting pot of cultures, and so is its cuisine. That's why lots of Asian and East Indian dishes can be found in Belize. If you are looking for an alternative to the standard BBQ chicken and if you like spicey food, you should try this recipe, provided by Grace Kennedy Belize Ltd..

What you need to prepare:

2 Tbsps. vegetable oil
2 large onions, grated
3 cloves garlic, choppped
2 tsps. turmeric
2 tsps. curry powder
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 lb. chicken breast, cut into strips
2 tsps. hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 Tbsps. lime juice
1/2 cup coconut milk
6 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 Tbsps. tomato ketchup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 bouillion cube

Method:

Heat oil in frying pan. Gently, sauté onions, and garlic until softened (do not burn). Stir in turmeric, curry powder and cumin seeds. Fry for 3 minutes then add chicken, cover and cook for 7 minutes.
Stir in hot pepper sauce, lime juice, coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato ketchup, salt and stock. Bring to a boil stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until thickened.

Serving Suggestions: Combine cooked rice and red kidney beans, arrange as a ring. Spoon Curried Chicken in the centre and serve.