Description
This bold and spicy Jamaican Curry Chicken is packed with Caribbean flavor—tender chicken simmered in a rich coconut curry sauce.
Ingredients
2 lbs bone-in chicken (thighs & drumsticks preferred)
2 tbsp Jamaican curry powder
1 tsp all-purpose seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp oil (vegetable or coconut)
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole (or sliced for more heat)
2 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
1 carrot, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup coconut milk
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, all-purpose seasoning, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pot, brown the chicken on both sides, then remove.
3. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in the same pot. Add extra curry powder to bloom, if desired.
4. Return chicken to pot. Add thyme, Scotch bonnet, potatoes, carrots, and bell pepper.
5. Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer.
6. Cover and cook for 35–40 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce is thick.
7. Remove Scotch bonnet before serving. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
Use Jamaican curry powder specifically—it’s key to authentic flavor.
Let the chicken marinate overnight for best results.
Control heat by slicing or keeping Scotch bonnet whole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg