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Healthy Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Wash chicken with water and lime juice, then pat dry.
  2. Season chicken with 2 tablespoons curry powder, all-purpose seasoning, allspice, thyme, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  5. Add remaining curry powder and stir for 20–30 seconds to bloom the spices.
  6. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and bell pepper; sauté for 3–5 minutes.
  7. Add scallions and whole scotch bonnet peppers.
  8. Add chicken and brown on all sides.
  9. Pour in chicken broth, then add potatoes and carrots.
  10. Cover and simmer for 30–35 minutes over medium-low heat.
  11. Stir in coconut milk and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes.
  12. 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.