This Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe is perfect for flavor lovers, offering a delightful balance of spices that capture the essence of Jamaican cooking.
Author:Souzan
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 pieces
2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
1 tablespoon allspice
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
1 cup coconut milk
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
In a large bowl, coat chicken with Jamaican curry powder, allspice, salt, and pepper; let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
Add marinated chicken and cook until brown on all sides.
Stir in Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, coconut milk, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
Notes
For a milder dish, remove the seeds from the Scotch bonnet pepper.
Serve with rice and peas for an authentic experience.