Hey everyone, it’s John, welcome to our recipe site. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, jamaican curry chicken. It is one of my favorites. This time, I will make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Jamaican curry chicken simmered with potatoes, scallions, and ginger is a Carribean version of curry chicken the family will love. Serve with white rice or roti. Jamaican Chicken Curry is a favorite standby in Jamaican cuisine. It's a chicken dish that's cooked low and slow to get all the amazing flavors infused in the chicken and vegetables.
Jamaican Curry Chicken is one of the most popular of current trending foods in the world. It’s appreciated by millions daily. It is simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. They are fine and they look fantastic. Jamaican Curry Chicken is something that I’ve loved my whole life.
To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook jamaican curry chicken using 14 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Jamaican Curry Chicken:
- Get 3-4 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Cut Bite Size)
- Get 1 Large Yellow Onion (Roughly Chopped)
- Make ready 1 Bunch Green Onions (Roughly Chopped)
- Make ready 1 1"- 2" Piece of Fresh Ginger (Peeled & Roughly Chopped)
- Make ready 4-5 Cloves Garlic (Roughly Chopped)
- Take 1-2 Scotch Bonnet Peppers (Habanero Peppers Can Be Subbed)
- Take 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro
- Prepare 6-8 Sprigs Fresh Thyme (Pulled Off Stems)
- Prepare 1/2 Cup Jamaican Curry Powder
- Take 1 lb. Gold Potatoes (Cut into 2" Cubes)
- Get 4 Cups Chicken Broth
- Make ready 1/4 Cup Olive or Veg Oil
- Make ready 1 tsp. Salt Divided (Or to Taste)
- Get 1 tsp. Black Pepper (Or to Taste)
I love curry, but I would be lying if I said there isn't a soft spot in my heart for Jamaican curry. Curry chicken was first introduced to Jamaica by Indian immigrants who brought many different spices and even fruits to Jamaica. This has been a staple of almost every Jamaican home for centuries. First of all, Jamaican curried chicken (not chicken curry btw) is extremely yellow, not this pale Well I'm Jamaican and so is my mother, father and grandparents and our Curry Chicken is not done this.
Instructions to make Jamaican Curry Chicken:
- Add Onion, Green Onions, Ginger, Garlic, 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper, Thyme, Cilantro, & 1/2 of the Salt to a Food Processor. Pulse Until Well Combined.
- Pour Marinade in a Freezer Bag with the Cut Up Chicken Thighs. Seal and Refrigerate for 1 - 2 Hours. (Overnight is Best)
- In a High Walled Pot, Add Curry Powder, and Toast over Low Heat until Aromatic.
- Add Marinated Chicken to Pot and Mix Well with Curry. Add Rest of Salt, Black Pepper, and Gold Potatoes. Stir.
- Pour Chicken Broth over Chicken and Potatoes.
- Cover and Bring to a Boil. Once Boiling, Turn Down to a Low Simmer. Cook for 25 Minutes.
- Uncover, and Add the Other Chopped Scotch Bonnet or Habanero Pepper if using one. Skip This Step if You Don't Like it Too Spicy.
- Cook Uncovered for Another 30 Minutes or Until the Chicken is Tender and the Sauce is Thickened to Your Liking.
- Serve Alone or With Rice. (I like Jasmine Rice)
- Enjoy!
This has been a staple of almost every Jamaican home for centuries. First of all, Jamaican curried chicken (not chicken curry btw) is extremely yellow, not this pale Well I'm Jamaican and so is my mother, father and grandparents and our Curry Chicken is not done this. Prepare the Jamaican curry chicken by seasoning and sauteeing the chicken and vegetables. Instead of simmering the curry on the stove, transfer the curry to a slow cooker. This Jamaican chicken curry recipe will hit the spot if you are looking for strong and assertive flavors!
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