Jamaican Curry Chicken
Jamaican curry chicken brings together warmly spiced curry powder, garlic, thyme, allspice, ginger, and Scotch bonnet chile with chicken, potato, carrots, and scallions in a fragrant simmered dish. The chile adds heat while the vegetables round out the curry, which is traditionally served with white rice or roti for a satisfying family meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jamaican Curry Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk curry powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, onion powder, salt, thyme leaves, allspice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add chicken and coat with the curry mixture until it is wet and sticks to the chicken.
- 2
Heat oil and 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 chicken to the hot oil mixture and reduce 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 is 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 gravy.
- Calories 382.69 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 42.65 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 27.12 g 10%
- Total Fat 12.1 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.29 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 105.52 mg High 35%
- Sodium 161.55 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 7.88 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 7.18 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 51.82 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.54 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 269.17 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 4.45 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jamaican Curry Chicken is a Jamaican dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Chicken Breast, and Chili Pepper. Each serving provides about 382.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jamaican Curry Chicken?
- It is a Jamaican curry recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Jamaican Curry Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Chicken Breast, Chili Pepper, Curry Powder. The full list of 18 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 382.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jamaican Curry Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Jamaican Curry Chicken healthy?
- Jamaican Curry Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 382.69 calories and 42.65 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 161.55 mg (7% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.29 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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