Creamy Jamaican Chicken Curry with Coconut & Spice
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Creamy Jamaican Chicken Curry with Coconut & Spice, a delightful one-pot dish that brings the essence of the tropics right to your table. This recipe showcases tender chicken thighs simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce, infused with warm island spices like curry powder and smoked paprika. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this comforting curry is quick to prepare and sure to impress with its rich, creamy texture. Serve it alongside rice or naan for a satisfying meal that will warm your soul.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, marinate chopped chicken thighs with curry powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions, bell peppers, and carrots until softened.
- Add marinated chicken and brown for about 5 minutes. Stir in diced potatoes and scotch bonnet pepper or chili flakes.
- Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk; bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
- Serve hot with white rice or naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg