How To Make Jamaican Style Curry Chicken
Recipe Overview
Overview
This Jamaican Style Curry Chicken recipe is a delightful blend of spices and fresh ingredients that come together to create a comforting dish. The use of chicken thighs ensures that the meat remains juicy and flavorful throughout the cooking process. The marinade, which includes garlic, ginger, and a variety of spices, infuses the chicken with rich flavors that are characteristic of Jamaican cuisine.
As you prepare the dish, the aroma of the curry powder wafting through your kitchen is simply irresistible. The technique of burning the curry powder in oil before adding the chicken is a traditional method that enhances the depth of flavor, making each bite a burst of warmth and spice. The addition of fresh vegetables like carrots and potatoes not only adds color but also balances the heat from the spices.
Cooking the chicken until it’s tender and the sauce thickens creates a satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with rice or dumplings. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home. If you’re looking to impress your guests with a taste of the Caribbean, this Jamaican Style Curry Chicken is a must-try recipe that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Wash chicken in lemon juice and cut into small pieces.
Add onions, sweet pepper, carrot, scallion, garlic, ginger, Scotch pepper, potato, and curry powder to the chicken.
Massage all the seasoning into the chicken.
Add oil to a pot and heat.
Add curry powder to the oil and burn for 20 seconds.
Tip: Turn down the stove to avoid burning the curry powder.
Tip: Burning curry powder creates a lot of flavor.
Add the seasoned chicken to the pot.
Cover and cook the chicken for 4 minutes on low heat.
Remove the lid and stir the chicken.
Add 3 cups of water to the pot.
Add remaining seasoning and a little salt.
Tip: Taste the curry to adjust seasoning to your liking.
Allow to cook for 10 minutes.
Add potatoes back to the pot.
Add remaining fresh seasoning to the pot.
Mix all ingredients in the pot.
Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Tip: Keep the stove on medium to high heat for simmering.
Turn off the stove when the curry is cooked.
Tip: A thick and rich gravy is ideal for curry.
Add curry chicken to a bowl for serving.
Garnish with scallion for presentation.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Curry powder is a blend of spices that can vary in flavor and heat.
- •Marinating chicken with spices enhances its flavor and tenderness.
- •Scotch bonnet peppers are known for their heat and are commonly used in Caribbean cooking.
- •Adding potatoes to curry helps thicken the sauce and adds texture.
