Description
This Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe is a flavorful and comforting dish that brings the taste of the Caribbean to your table. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a fragrant blend of Jamaican curry spices, then simmered with potatoes in a rich sauce. Serve this with rice for a satisfying meal that will transport you to Jamaica with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole or chopped (optional)
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Juice of 1/2 lime (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Season chicken with 1 tablespoon curry powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, ginger, and garlic. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil, add 1 tablespoon curry powder, then sear chicken. Add onion, thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper, and cook. Add potatoes and water, simmer covered for 25–30 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in green onions and lime juice. Serve hot with rice.
Notes
- Adjust Scotch bonnet pepper to taste.
- For extra richness, add coconut milk in the last 10 minutes of simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
