
Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe
A classic Jamaican chicken from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.
Origin
Categorized as Jamaican Chicken in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-curry-chicken/
Ingredients
- 2 LbsChicken Thighs
- 2 1/2 TbsCurry Powder
- 1 tspAll-purpose Seasoning
- 1 choppedOnion
- 3 choppedSpring Onions
- 1/2Green Pepper
- 4 Cloves ChoppedGarlic
- 1 choppedScotch Bonnet
- 3 sprigsThyme
- 3 tablespoonsOlive Oil
- 1/4 cupWater
- 1 largeRusset Potato
- To tasteSalt
- To tastePepper
Instructions
- 01
Equipment
- 02
Dutch Oven
- 03
Instructions
- 04
Add chicken thighs, all-purpose seasoning, 1 tablespoon of curry powder, onion, green onions, green pepper, garlic cloves, scotch bonnet pepper (if using), and thyme to a large bowl and combine, making sure all chicken pieces are covered with the seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- 05
One the chicken is done marinating, remove onions, peppers, and garlic cloves from chicken and set aside.
- 06
Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottom pot over medium heat. Add remaining curry powder and stir, cooking for about 20-30 seconds. Add onions, green pepper, garlic cloves, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper (if using) to pot and stir until onions have softened, about 3-5 minutes. If your onions and peppers are looking dry, add about 1 tablespoon of water.
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Add chicken and ¼ cup of water to the pot. Cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-35 minutes.
- 08
When there is about 15 minutes remaining, stir in potato and continue to cook covered.
- 09
Once chicken is cooked and potatoes are softened, remove from heat. Salt and pepper to taste.





