South African Chutney Chicken

By Leslie Blythe    

April 30, 2025

South African Chutney Chicken is a popular and easy-to-make dish that combines the savory flavor of chicken with the sweet and tangy taste of chutney. It's considered a classic South African comfort food. While various types of chutney can be used (mango, peach, hot, etc.), Mrs. Ball's Chutney is often cited as the most traditional and iconic choice in South Africa.

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs 5 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

8 skinless chicken thighs


salt & pepper, to taste

1 cup uncooked rice


½ packet brown onion soup


1 cup hot water


1 cup mayonnaise


1 cup chutney

crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)


1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Directions

1Preheat the oven to 350° F.

2Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

3Add the rice in a greased oven dish and place the chicken pieces on top of the rice.

4Mix the hot water and onion soup. Add the chutney and mayo and mix. Pour over the chicken.

5Cover the dish with tin foil and place in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

6Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes

7Garnish with fresh parsley.

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