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Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe

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Discover the bold, comforting flavors of Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken. Tender bone-in chicken simmers in vibrant yellow curry gravy with potatoes, carrots, and aromatic spices for rich, savory results perfect over rice.

Ingredients

  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks: 4 lbs (cut into 2-3 inch pieces)
  • Jamaican curry powder: 3 tbsp (divided)
  • Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper: 1 whole
  • Medium Yukon gold potatoes: 2 (about 1 lb, peeled and diced)
  • Large carrot: 1 (peeled and sliced)
  • Red onion: 1 small (coarsely chopped)
  • Scallions (green onions): 3 (thinly sliced)
  • Garlic cloves: 4 (minced)
  • Fresh ginger: 1 tbsp (grated)
  • Fresh thyme sprigs: 4-5
  • Allspice berries (pimento): 6
  • Chicken bouillon cube: 1
  • Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
  • Water or chicken broth: 2-3 cups
  • Salt and black pepper: To taste
  • Lime or vinegar: For washing chicken

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, combine chopped onion, sliced scallions, minced garlic, grated ginger, 2 tbsp curry powder, thyme leaves (from 3 sprigs), 6 allspice berries, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and crushed bouillon cube. Mix well.
  2. Clean the chicken: Rinse chicken pieces under cold water with lime juice or vinegar. Pat dry thoroughly. Add to marinade bowl and massage seasoning in. Cover and refrigerate 1-24 hours.
  3. Burn the curry: Heat 2 tbsp oil in Dutch oven over medium. Add 1 tbsp curry powder; stir 30-60 seconds until golden.
  4. Sear chicken: Add chicken from marinade (reserve it) to pot. Sear 5 min per side. Add reserved marinade and 2 cups liquid. Cover and boil 25-30 min until nearly tender.
  5. Add vegetables: Stir in diced potatoes, carrot slices, whole scotch bonnet, thyme sprigs. Season; cover 10-12 min until fork-tender and gravy thickens.
  6. Finish: Taste/adjust. Rest 5 min off heat. Serve hot.

Notes

Wear gloves handling peppers/chicken.

Bone-in yields richer flavor; cut small.

For creamier: Add 1 cup coconut milk.

Gravy too thin? Simmer uncovered.

Store: Fridge 4 days, freeze 3 months. Reheat stovetop with water splash.

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