Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful taste of Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken with this easy-to-follow recipe. Tender chicken simmered in a fragrant curry sauce, perfect to serve over steamed rice or Jamaican rice and peas.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade:
- 2 ½ pounds bone-in chicken pieces (cut into small chunks)
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Curry Chicken:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole or sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Wash chicken, season with spices, and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook Chicken: Sear marinated chicken in curry-infused oil. Add aromatics, potatoes, and broth. Simmer until chicken is tender.
- Final Touch: Remove Scotch bonnet pepper before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed white rice or Jamaican rice and peas.
- Adjust Scotch bonnet pepper to taste.
- Optional: Add carrots or bell peppers for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Jamaican, Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
