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Jamaican Curry Chicken

Jamaican Curry Chicken

This Jamaican Curry Chicken is a flavorful dish made with tender chicken pieces marinated in a blend of spices and cooked with vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • large pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (from about 15 sprigs)
  • 1 small red onion coarsely chopped
  • 3 medium scallions thinly sliced (about ⅓ cup)
  • 1 small habanero or scotch bonnet pepper trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Maggi all-purpose seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces cut into rough 3-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 medium white potatoes (about 12 ounces total), peeled and diced
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and diced
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube or powder or paste 1 teaspoon
  • 6 allspice berries
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • Roti or steamed rice for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and remaining curry powder, cooking until fragrant.
  • Add chicken to the pot, reserving marinade, and cover. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine water with the reserved marinade and pour into the pot. Cover and boil for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Add potatoes, carrot, bouillon, and allspice to the pot. Stir to dissolve bouillon, season with salt, and boil until potatoes are fork tender.
  • Serve warm with roti or steamed rice.

Notes

Wear gloves when handling hot peppers to avoid irritation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Comfort Food, curry, Jamaican Curry Chicken, One-Pot, spicy
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