Description
Jamaican curry chicken brings Caribbean warmth to your kitchen with fragrant spices and tender meat. Succulent chicken simmered in rich, spicy sauce promises a delicious journey through island flavors you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Spices and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Liquid and Vegetables:
- 1 can (13.5 ounces / 400 milliliters) coconut milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with aromatic curry powder, minced ginger, crushed garlic, and seasoning, allowing flavors to penetrate for a minimum of 60 minutes in refrigeration.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet and gently caramelize onions until they turn translucent and develop a soft, golden hue.
- Introduce marinated chicken to the skillet, stirring consistently to ensure even cooking and eliminate raw pink sections.
- Pour creamy coconut milk and rich chicken broth into the pan, creating a luxurious sauce base that will gradually intensify the dish’s flavor profile.
- Reduce heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer gently, enabling the sauce to gradually thicken and develop complex flavor layers.
- Incorporate vibrant bell peppers into the simmering curry, which will add color, texture, and a subtle sweetness to the dish.
- Continue cooking for approximately 15 minutes, ensuring chicken is thoroughly cooked and sauce reaches a desired consistency with a velvety, rich appearance.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or curry powder to enhance the overall flavor balance before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken overnight in the refrigerator for deeper spice penetration.
- Opt for bone-in chicken pieces to create richer, more authentic Jamaican taste and improved texture.
- Consider using fresh Scotch bonnet peppers instead of bell peppers for traditional Caribbean heat and complexity.
- Make the dish gluten-free by ensuring all broth and spice brands are certified gluten-free, perfect for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg