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Jamaican Curry chicken

Jamaican Curry Chicken

Patricia Valbrun
Jamaican Curry Chicken brings bold Caribbean flavor to your table with warm spices, rich color, and a slow simmered sauce that's full of depth. This version is all about layering flavor building from the marinade all the way to the final simmer, so every bite is seasoned through.
4.83 from 35 votes
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Course Main Course
Cuisine caribbean
Servings 6 people
Calories 263 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 pieces Chicken 5 thighs 5 drums
  • 1 ½ tablespoon curry powder Betapac
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tbs epis green seasoning or recaito
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 spring onion
  • ½ onion large
  • ½ bell pepper
  • 10 fresh thyme
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1-2 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 5 potatoes shaved and cut
  • 2 carrots
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 4 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Clean the chicken thoroughly and set it aside.
  • Season with curry powder, allspice, ginger, garlic, pepper, paprika, green seasoning or Epis (optional), and salt. Add bell peppers, onions, thyme, garlic, and green onions, then mix everything together well.
  • Cover and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes, or overnight for the best flavor.
  • Note: Using different curry powders can change the color of your stew. Some are brighter yellow, while others are deeper in color—this is completely normal.
  • While the chicken marinates, prep your carrots and potatoes.
  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat, then brown the chicken on both sides until golden.
  • Add enough water to cover the chicken, then add peppers, onions, and coconut milk. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Stir, then add potatoes, carrots, and bay leaves. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  • Cover and cook for another 20 minutes, then serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 974mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3890IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg
Keyword caribbean food, chicken recipes, curry chicken
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