Curry Chicken Jamaican Style Recipe

Name: Curry Chicken Jamaican Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken; 3 tablespoons curry powder; 1 onion, chopped; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 stalks scallions, chopped; 1 scotch bonnet pepper (keep whole!); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons oil

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 stalks scallions, chopped
1 scotch bonnet pepper (keep whole!)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons oil

1
Chop chicken into serving pieces, and wash with vinegar or lime, then set aside.
2
In a large cooking pot heat up the cooking oil. When oil is hot, add in the garlic, black pepper, onion, scallions, and fresh thyme.
3
Fry for about 3 minutes while stirring, then add curry powder and continue to fry on medium heat for about 4 more minutes.
4
Add chicken pieces, and salt, stir and cover with a tight fitting lid.
5
Cook for about 5 minutes. then lift lid and stir again. Check again in 10 minutes. The chicken should have made enough of it's own liquid by now to cook in it's own juice, if not, then add a couple tablespoons of water. Cook for 20 more minutes, then add a whole scotch bonnet pepper (just lay the pepper on top of chicken, do not puncture it or the food will be too spicy!), put lid back on, and cook for five more minutes or until chicken is tender. Serve over hot white rice.

793

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken, 3 tablespoons curry powder, 1 onion, chopped, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Curry Chicken Jamaican Style falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Curry Chicken Jamaican Style

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