Jamaican Curry Chicken
Servings
6servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Rub chicken all over with lime (or lemon), then season all over with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together turmeric, garlic, minced Scotch bonnet, curry powder, ground allspice, ginger, and thyme leaves. Add chicken pieces and, using gloved hands, massage the spice marinade all over chicken, including under the skin. Cover chicken and marinate, refrigerated, for at least 1 and up to 12 hours.
  3. In large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, warm 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat until shimmering. Working in batches if necessary to avoid crowing the pot, add chicken pieces and cook, turning often, until lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes; be careful not to let the marinated chicken get too dark. Transfer chicken to a platter and set aside.
  4. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pot. Add curry powder, ginger, and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in onion, carrots, and potato. Cook, until just starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add chicken back to pot along with any accumulated juices and stir to coat with aromatics and spices. Add 1 cup hot water, thyme sprigs, whole Scotch bonnet, and allspice berries and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes.
  7. Uncover and add 1/2 cup coconut milk, then continue to simmer, uncovered, until the sauce forms a rich, gravy-like consistency, about 15 minutes. If needed, add more water and/or coconut milk to thin an over-reduced sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve this with rice, mango or papaya chutney, fried ripe plantains, and sliced avocado.
Recipe Notes

You can use any combination of breasts and/or legs, or a whole chicken cut into pieces. Feel free to omit or add additional spices such as ground cumin, coriander seed, and garam masala to the Jamaican curry powder for additional flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Jamaican Curry Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 96mg 4%
Potassium 513mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 3g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin A 63%
Vitamin C 28%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium 5%
Iron 20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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