Description
A delicious and simple recipe for Jamaican Curry Chicken that brings vibrant Caribbean flavors to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Cilantro or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, Jamaican curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat the oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Sauté onions: Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the pot and brown it on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate vegetables: Add the chopped bell pepper and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine.
- Add liquids: Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the curry simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Finish with green onions: Stir in the chopped green onions before serving for added freshness.
- Garnish: Serve the curry garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley for an extra pop of flavor.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add chopped Scotch bonnet pepper or cayenne pepper. Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg