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Golden Jamaican Curry Chicken

Authentic Jamaican curry chicken simmered in aromatic spices and coconut milk until rich, golden, and tender.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Curry Chicken
  • 3 lbs bone-in chicken pieces
  • 3 tbsp Jamaican curry powder
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper optional
  • 2 potatoes cubed
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken stock

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with spices and curry powder; marinate at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil and bloom curry powder until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken and sear lightly.
  4. Stir in aromatics and cook until fragrant.
  5. Add coconut milk, stock, and potatoes.
  6. Simmer until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.

Notes

Tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.