Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken
Experience the vibrant flavors of Jamaica with this authentic curry chicken recipe, simmered in a creamy coconut sauce and packed with aromatic spices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2–3 hot peppers, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping chicken, onion, garlic, and hot peppers. Optionally, marinate the chicken with curry powder, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
- Sauté the onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Then add garlic and hot peppers; stir for another minute.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
- Sprinkle the curry powder over the chicken and stir for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low for about 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve over fluffy white rice or coconut rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro or scallions for added color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Jamaican curry chicken, Caribbean food, curry recipe