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Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken – Bold, Comforting & Full of Island Flavor

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This authentic Jamaican curry chicken is a bold, flavorful dish made with bone-in chicken, Jamaican curry powder, fresh herbs, and potatoes — simmered into a thick, aromatic stew perfect over rice.

Ingredients

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  • 2½–3 lbs bone-in chicken (cut into pieces)

  • 2½ tbsp Jamaican curry powder, divided

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated

  • 2 scallions, chopped

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper (whole or chopped)

  • 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 2–3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 medium carrot, sliced (optional)

  • 1 tbsp lime juice or vinegar

  • Salt & black pepper to taste

  • 1½–2 cups water or coconut milk

  • 2 tbsp oil

  • ½ tsp allspice

Instructions

  • Rinse chicken with lime or vinegar, pat dry. Season with 1 tbsp curry powder, garlic, ginger, scallions, thyme, salt, pepper, and scotch bonnet. Marinate at least 1 hour.

  • Heat oil in pot. Toast 1 tbsp curry powder for 30 seconds. Brown chicken pieces in batches. Set aside.

  • In same pot, sauté onion and carrot. Deglaze with a splash of liquid.

  • Return chicken to pot. Add remaining marinade, potatoes, thyme sprigs, allspice, and water or coconut milk. Bring to boil.

  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and sauce is thick.

  • Remove scotch bonnet and thyme stems. Serve hot over rice.

Notes

For milder heat, leave the scotch bonnet whole. For creamier curry, add ½ cup coconut milk near the end. Best when made a day ahead.

Find it online: https://simplehomeflavors.com/authentic-jamaican-curry-chicken-bold-comforting-full-of-island-flavor/