Description
A heartwarming dish combining tender chicken with a vibrant blend of spices, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
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- Chicken (thighs or drumsticks)
- 2 tbsp curry powder (preferably Jamaican)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 tomatoes, chopped (fresh or canned)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Rinse and pat the chicken dry, cutting into manageable chunks.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix chicken with curry powder, garlic, ginger, and salt. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onions and bell peppers, sauté until soft.
- Add the Marinade: Toss in the marinated chicken and sear for 5–7 minutes.
- Incorporate the Tomatoes: Add chopped tomatoes and Scotch bonnet, then stir in coconut milk.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Finish with Thyme: In the last 5 minutes, add thyme and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Dish over rice and garnish with thyme or green onions.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, leave uncovered for the last 10 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Jamaican curry, chicken, family recipe, comfort food, dinner