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Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken

Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken

Experience the vibrant flavors of Jamaica with this Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe, featuring spices and tender chicken in a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinate 3 hours
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 723 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • ziplock bag
  • deep skillet or pot

Ingredients
  

CHICKEN

  • 3-4 lbs organic chicken, skin removed (Drumsticks + Thigh pieces work great!)
  • 1-2 tablespoon browning optional
  • 2-3 tablespoon Jamaican Green Seasoning (You can substitute with all-purpose seasoning!)
  • 2 tablespoon Jamaican curry powder
  • 2 teaspoon On Everything All-Purpose Blend (You can purchase for authentic flavor or make your own blend.)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

SPICY JAMAICAN CURRY SAUCE

  • 4 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon organic brown sugar
  • 1 can (14 oz.) full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled + cubed
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled + chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, cored removed + chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (You can sub with ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1-3 pieces scotch bonnet peppers (Adjust to your level of spiciness; can use habanero peppers)
  • 2 pieces green onions, lightly crushed or chopped (AKA Scallion)
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup organic chicken stock, low-sodium (You can also use chicken bone broth)
  • 2 ½ tablespoon Jamaican curry powder (See Amazon Shop for authentic brand)
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaican pepper sauce (You can substitute with your favorite brand of hot sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • sea salt + black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

MARINATE THE CHICKEN

  • In a large bowl, add your freshly cleaned + rinsed chicken along with browning, Green Seasoning, salt, All-Purpose Blend, smoked paprika, and curry powder, mixing everything together until chicken is fully coated. Add coated chicken to a securely sealed ziplock bag and place in the refrigerator for 3 hours (minimum). NOTE: Best if marinaded overnight. When ready to use, let chicken sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking.

BROWN THE CHICKEN

  • In a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat, add 2 Tbsps of olive oil and once fully heated, add the brown sugar. Stir the brown sugar in oil and let it sit until it becomes wet in texture and semi-dissolves. Now, add in the marinated chicken and cook on each side until seared, about 3-4 minutes each side. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate. NOTE: This creates a beautiful 'brown' color which makes using the browning sauce optional.

BURN THE CURRY POWDER

  • In the same deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat, add another 2 Tbsps olive oil and once fully heated, add curry powder. Stir curry powder in oil and let it sit until it becomes a dark brown and becomes fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

TO MAKE THE CURRY SAUCE

  • Add the minced garlic, ginger, scotch bonnet peppers, green onions, carrots, and bell peppers, sautéing until fragrant and golden. Add the allspice, salt, and black pepper, stirring until combined.
  • Pour in the coconut milk, chicken stock/broth, and pepper sauce, stirring until combined. Let the mixture boil for a minute or so before adding the chicken, cubed potatoes, crushed scallion (aka green onions), and thyme sprigs, stirring to incorporate. Reduce the heat to simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through and tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat once done. NOTE: The sauce should be thick, but with a good amount of gravy for the side dish.
  • To serve, enjoy the curry chicken with your favorite side (i.e. rice, veggies, etc.). Garnish with a bit of chopped scallion and/or sprinkles of red pepper flakes, if desired. ***Bon Appétit!***

Notes

Any leftovers can be kept in a tightly sealed container and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, you can do this easily in the microwave or over the stovetop (adding ½ cup or so of chicken stock if needed) until warmed through and saucy. You can add 1 teaspoon of turmeric to the curry sauce, if desired. Ensure that all ingredients are GF-certified.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 723kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 79gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 973mgPotassium: 1634mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 6519IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 7mg
Keyword chicken, comfort foods, curry, Dinner, Easy, Jamaican
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