Akoho sy Voanio (Malagasy Chicken in Coconut Sauce)

Name: Akoho sy Voanio (Malagasy Chicken in Coconut Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Madagascar
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tbsp oil; Salt and pepper to taste

6 servings15 min prep45 min cookEasy Madagascar

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Akoho sy Voanio (Malagasy Chicken in Coconut Sauce)

Story updated September 17, 2026

Akoho sy voanio, chicken simmered in coconut sauce, reflects Madagascar's Indian Ocean position and its blend of African and Southeast Asian ingredients, with coconut trees thriving along the island's coasts. It's a widely loved home-cooked dish, mild and fragrant, usually served over rice.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 cups coconut milk
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1Heat oil in a pot and brown the chicken pieces; set aside.
2Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in the same pot until soft.
3Add tomatoes and cook until they break down.
4Return the chicken to the pot and pour in the coconut milk.
5Cover and simmer 30-35 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
6Season with salt and pepper and serve with rice.

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