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Jamaican Curry Chicken

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Total Time

1h 10m

This Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe features marinated chicken parts in a flavorful blend of lime, turmeric, garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper, and Jamaican curry powder. The curry is cooked with onions, carrots, potatoes, coconut milk, and an array of spices for a rich and aromatic dish, perfect served over jasmine or basmati rice.

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(Servings: 6 servings)

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3 1/2 pounds (1.6kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken parts (see notes)

1 lime or lemon, halved

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons ground turmeric

3 medium cloves garlic, minced

1 small Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced

1 tablespoon Jamaican curry powder

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1 tablespoon picked fresh thyme leaves

1/4 cup (60ml) canola or other neutral oil, divided

1 tablespoon Jamaican curry powder

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1 teaspoon ground cumin, optional (see notes)

1 teaspoon ground coriander seed, optional (see notes)

1 teaspoon garam masala, optional (see notes)

1 medium yellow onion (8 ounces; 237g), diced

2 medium carrots (about 8 ounces; 237g total), peeled and diced (optional; see notes)

1 small Yukon Gold potato (5 ounces; 142g), diced (optional; see notes)

1 small Scotch bonnet pepper, whole

5 whole allspice berries

1/2 cup (113ml) coconut milk from one 13.5-ounce (400ml) can, plus more if needed (see notes)

Serving suggestions: jasmine or basmati rice, mango or papaya chutney, fried plantains, and sliced avocado

Nutrition Facts

Calories

536kcal

26%
Fat

34g

1%
Saturated Fat

11g

0%
Carbohydrates

14g

0%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

40g

2%
Cholesterol

152mg

7%
Sodium

302mg

15%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Jamaican Curry Chicken

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For The Marinated Chicken

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Nutrition Facts

Jamaican Curry Chicken

Ingredients

For The Marinated Chicken

For The Curry

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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