Jamaican Curry Chicken
A vibrant and flavorful Jamaican curry chicken recipe, packed with aromatic spices and tender chicken, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger grated
- 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz, full fat
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with curry powder, turmeric, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and sear for a few minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Serve with rice, roti, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.