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Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken

Delicious Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken to Savor

Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken is a flavorful dish with tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marination Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 3-4 lbs Organic Chicken Skin removed
  • 1-2 Tbsps Browning Sauce Optional
  • 2 Green Onions Lightly crushed
For the Sauce
  • 2-3 Tbsps Jamaican Green Seasoning Or all-purpose seasoning
  • 2 Tbsps Jamaican Curry Powder Authentic recommended
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Adjust as needed
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 4 Tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil For frying
  • 1 can Coconut Milk 14 oz
  • 1 cup Organic Chicken Stock Low-sodium
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Potatoes Peeled & cubed
  • 2 medium Carrots Peeled & chopped
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tsps Ginger Minced
  • 2 Thyme Sprigs
For the Spice
  • 1-3 Scotch Bonnet Peppers Adjusted to taste
  • 1 tsp Ground Allspice Adjust to taste
  • 2 Tbsps Organic Brown Sugar Optional
  • 1 Tbsp Jamaican Pepper Sauce Optional

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Heavy Skillet
  • Ziplock Bag

Method
 

Steps
  1. Marinate the chicken in a bowl with browning sauce, Jamaican green seasoning, sea salt, smoked paprika, and Jamaican curry powder. Let sit in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  2. Brown the chicken in a skillet with 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
  3. Toast 2 tablespoons of Jamaican curry powder in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add garlic, ginger, scotch bonnet peppers, green onions, carrots, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Mix in ground allspice, salt and then pour in coconut milk and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Return browned chicken to the skillet along with potatoes and thyme. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Serve with rice or veggies, garnished with scallions or red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for maximum flavor. Adjust scotch bonnet peppers for desired heat level.

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