Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken
Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transports you to the Caribbean with each bite. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut milk base, infused with aromatic spices like garlic, ginger, and curry powder. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Serve it over rice or with warm roti for a delicious meal that brings everyone together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and combine with curry powder, salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Let marinate while prepping other ingredients.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and brown on all sides for about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk and bell peppers; bring to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed before serving.
- Enjoy over rice or with roti, garnished with chopped scallions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg