Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Meals
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Experience the vibrant flavors of Jamaica with this easy recipe for authentic Jamaican curry chicken that is sure to delight your taste buds.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole
- 1 lime, juiced
- In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with curry powder, allspice, garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell pepper, sauté until soft.
- Add marinated chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and add the whole Scotch bonnet pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with rice or bread.
Notes
- Adjust the number of Scotch bonnet peppers based on your heat preference.
- Letting the chicken marinate longer enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams