Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken: A Flavorful Journey to Home Cooking
A delightful recipe that captures the vibrant flavors of Jamaican curry chicken, perfect for home cooking enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
- 1 tablespoon allspice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder and allspice, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add chicken pieces and sear until browned on all sides.
- Mix in chopped peppers and coconut milk; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave the seeds in the scotch bonnet peppers.
- Let the dish sit for a while for flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg