Description
A classic Jamaican comfort dish made with tender chicken simmered in fragrant Jamaican curry spices and creamy coconut milk, rich, hearty, and full of Caribbean flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chicken, cut into pieces (preferably thighs or whole chicken)
- 3 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose or chicken seasoning
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers, whole
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Wash chicken with water and lime juice, then pat dry.
- Season chicken with 2 tablespoons curry powder, all-purpose seasoning, allspice, thyme, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add remaining curry powder and stir for 20–30 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Add onion, garlic, ginger, and bell pepper; sauté for 3–5 minutes.
- Add scallions and whole scotch bonnet peppers.
- Add chicken and brown on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth, then add potatoes and carrots.
- Cover and simmer for 30–35 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Stir in coconut milk and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes.
- Remove scotch bonnet peppers, adjust seasoning, and finish with lime juice before serving.
Notes
For authentic flavor, always bloom the curry powder. This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: jamaican curry chicken, curry chicken, caribbean food, jamaican cuisine