January 4, 2020 | Last Updated on January 20, 2023 by Patricia Valbrun
Curry Chicken is a popular staple Indian food with masala – a unique spice mixture. However, today we’re cooking up a slightly different version – Jamaican Curry Chicken!
Marinate the Chicken
To get more flavor to the chicken, marinate it for 24 hours or at least for two hours. This will let the spices be absorbed thoroughly bringing out its unique taste.
I added Epis, a Haitian seasoning or simply called “green seasoning” to give this dish a distinct taste. It’s also used to marinate meats, cook rice and etc. Here’s how I make this seasoning.
Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe
This dish, unlike its Indian counterpart, has a distinct taste and includes allspice and recaito. If you really wanna know the difference between these two, start cooking now!
1. Make sure to clean the chicken thoroughly, here’s how I do it.
2. Use only the freshest ingredients to get the best taste.
3. When you’re cooking the chicken, wait for it to turn golden brown before turning it the other way around. This will ensure an even cook.
4. The secret to making a great curry is the spices. With that said, make sure to be generous with your spices. Aside from making your dish tastier, spices also give it texture.
MORE OPTIONS ! You can also add Dumplings . Be sure to remember that the dumplings will make the sauce thicker on it own.
5. Curry is best served with basmati rice (long-grained aromatic rice).
If you want to kick up the spiciness of the curry, add more Scotch Bonnet pepper depends on your preference.
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Jamaican Curry Chicken
Ingredients
- 10 pieces Chicken 5 thighs 5 drums
- 1 1/2 tbsp curry powder Betapac
- 2 tbs epis green seasoning or recaito
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 5 small potatoes
- 2 carrots
- 1 large spring onion
- 2 scotch bonnet pepper
- ½ large onion
- ½ bell pepper
- 10 springs fresh thyme
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Cut and clean the chicken.
- Add about 1½ tablespoon of curry powder (I used betapac), add a teaspoon of allspice, and some ginger.
- Add the garlic, pepper, paprika, green seasoning or Epis (this is optional but it will add more flavor to your dish) and salt.
- Then add the vegetables – bell pepper, onions, thyme, three cloves of garlic and green onion.
- Mix everything together thoroughly, and cover it to marinate for 20 minutes. If you have more time, I recommend you to marinate it overnight to let all the flavors sip in the chicken.
- While you wait for the chicken to marinate, cut up some carrots and potatoes.
- Heat your pot to medium-high and add some oil. Once your pot is hot, start cooking the chicken until it becomes nice and golden brown. Turn it over so it cooks evenly on both sides.
- Add enough water to cover the chicken then add in the peppers, onions and coconut milk. Cover the pot and let it cook for 20 minutes.
- After cooking it for 20 minutes, stir it and then add in the potatoes, carrots and some bay leaves. Taste it and make sure you have enough salt, add according to your preference.
- Cover it for another 20 minutes and you're done!
Video
Did you enjoy this recipe? Leave a comment and let me know what you think. Looking for another chicken recipe? Try this Brown Stew Chicken next!
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While I rarely ever leave a comment after trying a recipe, I just had to, HAD TO leave one this time. This jamaican curry chicken recipe was UNBELIEVABLE!! The flavors were amazing and it was pretty easy. I didn’t spend half the day in the kitchen, although it does taste like I did! The ONLY thing I did differently was to put some potatoes and carrots in the food processor and then add it while everything was simmering. It thickened my sauce nicely and added a tinsy bit of texture to it. I can’t even take credit for it; it was my husband’s idea. This recipe is a total keeper! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Hi, this recipe looks yummm amd I’m ready to try it! I just wanted to make sure, will adding coconut milk change the taste to a more Indian tasting curry or will it taste more of the Jamaican curry?
Hi,
Adding coconut milk will not change anything. This is the original way many Caribbean’s make this dish. Try it and let me know how it turns out. Im sure you will love it 🙂
I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I used boneless chicken thighs, didn’t bother with the epis green seasoning, but I did allow the chicken to marinate overnight. I will definitely make this again.
I made this today & it was amazing! I was a bit nervous, since it’s my first time making it, but you can’t tell!! I was so proud, I had to tell my family! I will definitely make this again!
I have made this dish 3 times since I found this recipe. My family loves it!!
Curry chicken is one of my favorite cuisines, and I’ve always wanted to find something close to the authentic curry chicken that I’ve always had growing up at my favorite authentic Caribbean spots. This was SO good & flavorful. Even my picky husband loved every bit of it. Will definitely make again ❤️
I’m so happy to know you both loved it. Thank you so much !
I made this tonight and my whole family loved it. Thank you for sharing your talents 💗
Is it a tbsp or trap of allspice? Your ingredients say tbsp but directions say tsp. Thanks,
Hey! It’s tsp. Thank you for catching that 🙂
There is a picture of coconut milk but I don’t see when to add it to the recipe? I plan to make this for dinner tonight so hoping for a quick reply? Thank you!!
Hi Shane,
Sorry I couldn’t get back to you in time. You can add the coconut milk here in step 8. Add enough water to cover the chicken then add in the peppers, onions and coconut milk. Cover the pot and let it cook for 20 minutes. I hope you enjoyed your meal 🙂
Hi you say to put coconut milk in but you don’t in the video? Also you don’t say how much coconut milk?
Hi, Using the coconut milk is optional. If you are using it 3/4 cups or 1/2 of can is enough 🙂
I am in love with this recipe and i cook this meal at least once a month. I am having company over and would like to throw it in the oven! Is that possible if so please send help!
Hi Bri,
Yes, you can put this in the oven at 350F. Time and tempurture depends on the kind of meat your using (bone in or boneless) and how much of it. If you give me some more details I can try to help the best way I can.
In step 8 you say to add the onions and peppers but in the video after adding the oil to cook the chicken the onions and peppers are added then. Should I remove the chicken from the pepper onion garlic mixture to add later?
I don’t see coconut milk listed in the list of ingredients but I see it in the preparation. can you please let us know the amount of coconut milk please? Thank you
Hi, Sorry about that. It’s now listed in the ingredients. Thank you and I hope it turns out great 🙂