Jamaican Curry Chicken
Jamaican Curry Chicken features tender, spice-rubbed chicken simmered with potatoes, scallions, ginger, and Scotch bonnet for a lively heat and fragrant aroma. The turmeric-forward curry builds a rich, savory gravy with subtle allspice and thyme. Serve with white rice or roti for a comforting weeknight dish or a crowd-pleasing weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Whisk 2 tablespoons curry powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, onion powder, salt, thyme leaves, allspice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add the chicken and coat it with the curry mixture until the mixture is wet and adheres to the chicken.
- 2
Heat oil and 2 tablespoons curry powder in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until the oil is hot and the curry powder changes color, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken to the hot oil mixture and reduce the heat to medium. Add water, potato, carrots, scallions, ginger, and chile pepper to the skillet.
- 3
Cover the skillet and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the gravy has thickened, allowing the chicken to cook undisturbed for the last 15 minutes of cooking, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove the chicken to a serving dish; continue simmering the gravy, uncovered, to thicken if needed. Serve the chicken with the gravy.
- Calories 336.88 kcal Moderate
- Protein 30.5 g Good Source
- Carbs 27.11 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.87 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.29 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 91.93 mg High
- Sodium 322.17 mg Moderate
- Fiber 7.84 g Good Source
- Sugar 7.18 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.95 g Moderate
- Calcium 53.86 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source
- Potassium 267.68 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3.78 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.51 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Jamaican Curry Chicken is a Jamaican dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Chili Pepper, Curry Powder, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 336.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jamaican Curry Chicken?
- It is a Jamaican curry recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Jamaican Curry Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Chili Pepper, Curry Powder, Fresh Ginger, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Jamaican Curry Chicken?
- Explore these Jamaican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Jamaican Curry Chicken?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 336.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jamaican Curry Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
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