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Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken

A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich curry sauce with traditional Jamaican spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger fresh, grated
  • 1 large bell pepper sliced
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup coconut milk optional for creaminess
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs, curry powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Mix well to coat the chicken. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. In the same pot, add chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and bell pepper. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Simmer the Curry
  1. Return the chicken to the pot. Add chicken broth, coconut milk, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Serve
  1. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a spicier version, add Scotch bonnet pepper during cooking. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.

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