Jamaican-Inspired Chicken Curry
Jamaican-Inspired Chicken Curry features tender chicken simmered in a warmly spiced sauce layered with turmeric-rich curry powder, thyme, and a subtle kick of habanero. The result is aromatic, gently fiery, and deeply comforting, perfect over rice or with flatbread. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want bold island flavors without fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jamaican-Inspired Chicken Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 36
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, tomato, habanero pepper, garlic, curry powder, and thyme, and cook, stirring, until the onion is golden, about 7 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the chicken and cook until the chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Pour water into the skillet. Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.
- 5
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 294.5 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 21.6 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 14.97 g 5%
- Total Fat 17.03 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 2.72 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.0 mg High 27%
- Sodium 393.83 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 4.4 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 4.31 g --
- Added Sugars 2.5 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 66.27 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.76 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 468.5 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 0.88 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 9.81 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Jamaican Inspired Chicken Curry is a Jamaican dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Curry Powder, Garlic, Ground Thyme, and Habanero Pepper. Each serving provides about 294.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jamaican-Inspired Chicken Curry?
- It is a Jamaican curry recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Jamaican-Inspired Chicken Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Curry Powder, Garlic, Ground Thyme, Habanero Pepper, Salt. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Jamaican-Inspired Chicken Curry?
- Explore these Jamaican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Jamaican-Inspired Chicken Curry?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 294.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jamaican-Inspired Chicken Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Jamaican-Inspired Chicken Curry healthy?
- Jamaican-Inspired Chicken Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 294.5 calories and 21.6 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 393.83 mg (17% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.72 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.5 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, 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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