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Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken

Name: Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2-3 lb Chicken pieces; 2 tbsp Chief dry jerk seasoning; 1 tbsp Chicken seasoning; 1 tbsp All-purpose seasoning; 1 tsp Salt; 4 tbsp Curry powder; ~1 medium Onion (finely chopped); ~3-4 cloves Garlic (finely chopped); ~2-3 stalks Scallion (finely chopped); ~1 tbsp Thyme (finely chopped); ~2-3 Pimento peppers (if available); 1 Scotch bonnet pepper; 1-2 Potatoes (diced); ~1-1.5 cups Water; 3 tbsp Cooking oil

⏱ 55 min

A flavor-packed Jamaican curry chicken dish that combines traditional Caribbean spices with fresh herbs. The chicken is well-seasoned with jerk and curry seasonings, then cooked with toasted curry powder infused with sautéed garlic and onions. Potatoes help thicken the gravy, and the dish simmers until tender with authentic Jamaican flavors.

Adapted from a video by Racquel’s Caribbean Cuisine

Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken 🇯🇲

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Ingredients

Chicken pieces2-3 lb
Chief dry jerk seasoning2 tbsp
Chicken seasoning1 tbsp
All-purpose seasoning1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Curry powderCurry of choice4 tbsp
Onion (finely chopped)~1 mediumest.
Garlic (finely chopped)~3-4 clovesest.
Scallion (finely chopped)~2-3 stalksest.
Thyme (finely chopped)

Steps

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1
Wash the chicken pieces with lime to ensure they are clean and fresh.
2
Season the chicken with salt, jerk seasoning, all-purpose seasoning, and chicken seasoning.
3
Add curry powder, combining different brands for maximum flavor.
4
Mix in finely chopped garlic, onion, scallion, thyme, pimento peppers if available, and a whole Scotch bonnet pepper.
5
Massage all the spices and herbs into the chicken thoroughly with clean hands or gloves, ensuring every piece is well-seasoned. Cook immediately or let marinate for about 30 minutes.
6
Heat cooking oil in a pot, sauté finely chopped garlic, onion, and curry powder together, toasting the curry grains until fragrant.
7
Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and mix well with the toasted curry, garlic, and onion mixture.
8
Cover the pot and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to release its own juices.
9
Keep the lid on and cook for another 10 minutes in its own juices to lock in all the flavors before adding any liquid.
10
Add diced potatoes if using; they help thicken the gravy.
11
Add a whole Scotch bonnet pepper, then add enough water to create a nice gravy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
12
Cover and cook for another 10 minutes. Total cooking time is about 20-25 minutes until the curry chicken is done.
13
Serve with rice, roti, cornmeal dumplings, or rice and peas, or your choice of accompaniments.

Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken

Ingredients

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