Description
A flavorful and spicy Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skinless, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1–2 Scotch bonnet peppers, whole (adjust for spice preference)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the sliced carrots and return the chicken to the pot. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add the thyme and whole Scotch bonnet peppers. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove the Scotch bonnet peppers before serving if you prefer less heat.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions, over rice or with flatbread.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu and use vegetable broth.
- Add diced potatoes or sweet potatoes for a heartier dish.
- Adjust the amount of Scotch bonnet pepper based on your spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg