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Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken

A flavorful and aromatic Jamaican dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich curry sauce with spices and vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skinless
Spices and Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Vegetables
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger fresh, grated
  • 1 large bell pepper chopped
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 1 cup potatoes cubed
Liquids
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz
Oils
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Rinse the chicken thighs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt, black pepper, and Jamaican curry powder. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Add the marinated chicken thighs to the pot and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Add Remaining Ingredients
  1. Stir in allspice, bell pepper, carrots, potatoes, chicken broth, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil.
Simmer
  1. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a spicier version, add chopped Scotch bonnet pepper during cooking.

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