Caribbean-Style Jamaican Curry Chicken
This West Indian curried chicken combines tender chicken and hearty potatoes with onion, garlic, and fragrant Jamaican curry powder. Hot pepper sauce adds adjustable heat, while the curry’s warm, robust flavor makes it a satisfying centerpiece for a Caribbean-style meal, especially alongside peas and rice.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caribbean-Style Jamaican Curry Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, onions, and garlic until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, salt, and curry powder; add enough water to cover the chicken halfway. Cover and simmer until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce.
- 2
Cook the chicken, onions, and garlic until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in potatoes, salt, and curry powder; add enough water to cover the chicken halfway.
- 4
Cover and simmer until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
- 5
Season to taste with hot pepper sauce.
- Calories 350.91 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 41.29 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 22.71 g 8%
- Total Fat 10.99 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 0.79 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 105.46 mg High 35%
- Sodium 163.43 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.63 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 1.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 44.37 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.95 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 360.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 3.95 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.73 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
Caribbean Style Jamaican Curry Chicken is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Curry Powder, Garlic, and Hot Sauce. Each serving provides about 350.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caribbean-Style Jamaican Curry Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Curry Powder, Garlic, Hot Sauce, Minced Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caribbean-Style Jamaican Curry Chicken?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 350.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caribbean-Style Jamaican Curry Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Caribbean-Style Jamaican Curry Chicken healthy?
- Caribbean-Style Jamaican Curry Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 350.91 calories and 41.29 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 163.43 mg (7% 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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