Jamaican Curry Chicken

⏱ 60 mins 🍽 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s) 🌶 indian 🏷 Curries

This traditional Jamaican curry chicken recipe is a family favourite, passed down through generations. Chicken pieces are marinated in a robust blend of curry powder and spices, then simmered with potatoes and fresh thyme to create a rich, thick gravy. The entire dish comes together in one pot in about 60 minutes. It is best enjoyed spooned over a bed of fluffy white rice or classic rice and peas for a complete and delicious meal.

Jamaican Curry Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs chicken (cut up into approx 2 in. pieces)
  • 4 ounces curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, cut into 8 pieces each
  • 2 ounces cooking oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional)

Method

  1. Rinse the chicken pieces using vinegar and cold water in a pot or your kitchen sink.
  2. Place the chicken in a bowl and massage all the dry seasonings into it until well coated.
  3. Heat the cooking oil in your pot with 2 teaspoons of curry powder until the oil becomes hot.
  4. Turn the heat down and place the seasoned chicken into the hot oil. Pour in enough water to submerge the chicken pieces.
  5. Introduce the diced potatoes and the rest of the ingredients to the pot. Put the lid on and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  6. Continue cooking the chicken, giving it an occasional stir. Remove the lid and let the gravy reduce and thicken on a low heat.
  7. Dish up the curry chicken alongside white rice or traditional rice and peas.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium434200 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCurries
Cuisineindian
AuthorVenus Vee