Description
Spicy Jamaican Curry Chicken is a flavorful, one-pot Caribbean classic featuring tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and a kick of heat from scotch bonnet pepper. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family meals, this recipe is easy to make, customizable for spice, and absolutely delicious. Serve it over rice for a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds! Try it now and enjoy the bold, authentic taste of Jamaica.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skinless
- 2 tbsp Jamaican curry powder
- 1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (adjust for spice level)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with Jamaican curry powder, all-purpose seasoning, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Sautรฉ Aromatics: In the same pot, add onions, garlic, scallions, scotch bonnet pepper, and thyme. Sautรฉ until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Simmer with Coconut Milk: Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add coconut milk, chicken broth, potatoes, and carrots.
- Cook Until Tender: Lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Serve hot with rice and peas or steamed rice.
Notes
- Adjust Heat: Use less scotch bonnet pepper for a milder version, or substitute with a milder chili like jalapeรฑo.
- Thicker Sauce: Let the curry simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Vegetable Additions: You can add bell peppers or spinach towards the end of cooking for extra nutrients.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Spicy Jamaican Curry Chicken, Jamaican curry chicken recipe, one-pot chicken curry, Caribbean curry recipe