Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken: A Flavorful Journey to Home Cooking
Experience the rich flavors of Jamaica with this authentic curry chicken recipe that brings a taste of the Caribbean to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken pieces
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 2 scallions chopped
- 2 hot peppers (optional) whole
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for at least one hour.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken and brown on all sides.
- Stir in the bell pepper, coconut milk, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, add thyme, scallions, and hot peppers, if using. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot with rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight.
- You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount and type of peppers used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 48 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams