Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken, a dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken thighs with a medley of spices and creamy coconut milk. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, promising to transport your taste buds straight to the Caribbean. With its rich aroma and colorful presentation, this curry is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp Jamaican curry powder
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables. Dice onions and bell peppers; grate ginger and mince garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Brown the chicken: Add chicken thighs to the pot and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
- Spice it up: Stir in curry powder, grated ginger, and minced garlic until the chicken is coated.
- Simmer: Pour in coconut milk along with bell peppers and Scotch bonnet pepper if using. Let it simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Finish: Stir in lime juice just before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg