Description
Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that embodies the essence of Caribbean cuisine. This recipe features tender chicken marinated in a tantalizing blend of spices, simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce with fresh vegetables and a kick of heat from scotch bonnet peppers. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of Jamaica. With its bold flavors and comforting aroma, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for seconds. Plus, it’s dairy-free and offers a gluten-free option, making it accessible for everyone!
Ingredients
- 3–4 lbs organic chicken (skin removed)
- 2–3 tbsp Jamaican Green Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Jamaican curry powder
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 medium russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1–3 scotch bonnet peppers (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 Tbsps browning, optional
- 2–3 Tbsps Jamaican Green Seasoning
- 2 tsps On Everything All-Purpose Blend
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsps organic brown sugar
- 2 medium carrots (peeled + chopped)
- 1 medium bell pepper (cored removed + chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsps minced fresh ginger
- 2 green onions (lightly crushed or chopped)
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 cup organic chicken stock (low-sodium)
- 2 1/2 Tbsps Jamaican curry powder
- 1 Tbsp Jamaican pepper sauce
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- Sea salt + black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with Jamaican Green Seasoning, curry powder, sea salt, and smoked paprika for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken and brown on all sides.
- Stir in potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, thyme, green onions, scotch bonnet peppers, and brown sugar.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken stock; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 605mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg