Name: Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 3-4 lbs. organic chicken, skin removed (Drumsticks + Thigh pieces work great!); 1-2 Tbsps browning, optional (See Notes!); 2-3 Tbsps Jamaican Green Seasoning (You can substitute with all-purpose seasoning!); 2 Tbsps Jamaican curry powder; 2 tsps On Everything All-Purpose Blend (You can purchase my On Everything All-Purpose Blend for authentic flavor or make your own blend—-See Notes); 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; 4 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps organic brown sugar; 1 (14 oz.) can full-fat coconut milk; 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled + cubed; 2 medium carrots, peeled + chopped; 1 medium bell pepper, cored removed + chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsps minced fresh ginger (You can sub with ½ teaspoon ground ginger); 1-3 scotch bonnet peppers (Adjust to your level of spiciness; You can also use habanero peppers); 2 green onions, lightly crushed or chopped (AKA Scallion); 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 cup organic chicken stock, low-sodium (You can also use chicken bone broth); 2 ½ Tbsps Jamaican curry powder (See Amazon Shop for authentic brand); 1 tablespoon Jamaican pepper sauce (You can substitute with your favorite brand of hot sauce); 1 teaspoon ground allspice; sea salt + black pepper, to taste

Description

Enjoy the bold and aromatic flavors of Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken with this flavorful recipe that combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, and a rich coconut curry sauce.

Ingredients

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CHICKEN:

3–4 lbs. organic chicken, skin removed (Drumsticks + Thigh pieces work great!)
1–2 Tbsps browning, optional (See Notes!)
2–3 Tbsps Jamaican Green Seasoning (You can substitute with all-purpose seasoning!)
2 Tbsps Jamaican curry powder
2 tsps On Everything All-Purpose Blend (You can purchase my On Everything All-Purpose Blend for authentic flavor or make your own blend—-See Notes)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

SPICY JAMAICAN CURRY SAUCE:

4 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsps organic brown sugar
1 (14 oz.) can full-fat coconut milk
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled + cubed
2 medium carrots, peeled + chopped
1 medium bell pepper, cored removed + chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsps minced fresh ginger (You can sub with 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
1–3 scotch bonnet peppers (Adjust to your level of spiciness; You can also use habanero peppers)
2 green onions, lightly crushed or chopped (AKA Scallion)
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 cup organic chicken stock, low-sodium (You can also use chicken bone broth)
2 1/2 Tbsps Jamaican curry powder (See Amazon Shop for authentic brand)
1 tablespoon Jamaican pepper sauce (You can substitute with your favorite brand of hot sauce)
1 teaspoon ground allspice
sea salt + black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prep the Chicken: Combine chicken with browning, Jamaican Green Seasoning, curry powder, all-purpose blend, sea salt, and smoked paprika. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Curry Sauce: Heat olive oil, brown sugar, coconut milk, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, scotch bonnet peppers, green onions, thyme, chicken stock, curry powder, pepper sauce, allspice, salt, and pepper in a large pot.
Cook the Curry Chicken: Add marinated chicken to the sauce, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, and flavors meld, about 30-40 minutes.
Serve: Garnish with additional fresh thyme and serve hot over rice or with bread.

Notes

Browning adds color and depth to the dish.
You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer scotch bonnet peppers.
For authentic flavor, use Jamaican curry powder and pepper sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 790mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 120mg