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Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken

A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring 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 Marinade
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger fresh, grated
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 large carrot sliced
  • 1 large bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup coconut milk optional for creaminess
  • 2 sprigs thyme fresh
  • 2 scallions chopped for garnish

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs, curry powder, salt, black pepper, and soy sauce. Mix well and let 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 5-7 minutes.
Add Vegetables and Broth
  1. Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger, carrot, and bell pepper to the pot. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
Finish the Dish
  1. Stir in coconut milk and thyme. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Serve with rice and peas or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.

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