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A vibrant bowl of Jamaican curry chicken served with rice

Proven way to grow flavorful Jamaican Curry Chicken

This recipe provides a proven way to grow flavorful Jamaican Curry Chicken, perfect for a satisfying meal. It's packed with aromatic spices and tender chicken.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken pieces
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 onions chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 2 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken with curry powder, salt, and black pepper, then let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the seasoned chicken and brown on all sides.
Cooking
  1. Remove the chicken and set aside, then add onions, garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot and sauté until softened and fragrant.
  2. Stir in the remaining curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then return the browned chicken to the pot.
  3. Add chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, and thyme sprigs, bringing the mixture to a boil before reducing heat to a simmer.
  4. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then remove the thyme sprigs before serving hot with rice or your preferred side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf during the simmering process. Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to your preferred spice level.