Curry Fried Chicken

Name: Curry Fried Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 54 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken quarters, skin on, bone-in, and separated (3 chicken quarters); 1/4 cups white distilled vinegar or juice of 1 lemon or lime; 4 cups cool tap water ( you'll need enough water to cover the chicken); 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder; 1 tablespoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular); 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning; 8 whole pimento berries (allspice), crushed; 4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, (approximately 10-12 sprigs) or 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried thyme leaves; 2 whole dry bay leaves, crushed; 2 tablespoons green seasoning; 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning (or to taste); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or your choice of vegetable oil); 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk; 4 cups vegetable oil (or any neutral vegetable oil with a high smoke point. DO NOT use extra virgin olive oil); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika); 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon Jamaican curry powder; 1/2 tablespoon ground turmeric

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:24min

Spice up your fried chicken game with this delicious curry fried chicken recipe! A Caribbean twist on a classic Southern dish with bold Jamaican curry powder for added flavor. Perfect for your next picnic or dinner!

Updated at: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:26:00 GMT