How to Make the Perfect Bunny Chow
South African · Easy · 40 min · 4 servings
This South African street food classic serves a mild fragrant curry inside a hollowed out bread loaf making it the ultimate fun and kid friendly eating experience. Kids love scooping the warm curry with the soft bread making this a messy and memorable family meal.
Why this recipe works
This Bunny Chow recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 40 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 520 calories with 22g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 7 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 4 small white bread loaves or rolls
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs cubed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 whole medium onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons mild curry powder
- 1 can chickpeas drained
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the Curry
Heat oil in a pot and saute onion for 4 minutes until soft. Add curry powder and stir for 1 minute then add chicken and cook until browned.
Step 2: Simmer the Filling
Add diced tomatoes and chickpeas to the pot. Stir well cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Step 3: Hollow Out the Bread
Carefully cut the top off each bread loaf and hollow out the center leaving thick walls. Save the bread pieces for dipping into the curry.
Step 4: Fill and Serve
Ladle hot curry generously into each hollow bread bowl and place the bread top back on. Serve immediately for a kid friendly South African street food experience at home.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- chicken thighs → canned lentils for a quick vegetarian kid friendly version
- mild curry powder → a mix of turmeric and cumin for an even milder flavor
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Making the curry too watery which makes the bread soggy too quickly
- Hollowing out too much bread which weakens the bowl walls and causes it to fall apart
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 520 calories, 22g protein, 64g carbs, 16g fat, 5g fiber.
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