Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken: A Flavorful Journey to Indulge
This Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe offers a vibrant blend of spices and flavors that will transport you straight to the Caribbean.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken with curry powder, allspice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, green onions, garlic, and ginger, sauté until softened.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pot, stirring to combine with the onions and spices.
- Add water and the scotch bonnet pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook covered for about 45 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot with rice or bread.
Notes
- For a milder dish, remove the seeds from the scotch bonnet pepper.
- Serving with vegetables on the side will enhance the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg