
By Nigel Thompson
Jamaican Coconut Curry Chicken
6 steps
Prep:15minCook:30min
A delicious Jamaican inspired curry chicken with a rich Coconut curry sauce
Updated at: Sat, 09 Mar 2024 13:38:11 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
54
Low
Glycemic Load
16
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories725.4 kcal (36%)
Total Fat57.8 g (83%)
Carbs29 g (11%)
Sugars7.5 g (8%)
Protein28 g (56%)
Sodium424.7 mg (21%)
Fiber6 g (22%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

marinade

1kgChicken thighs
leg or breast

1 tspPimento seeds
Crushed

1 TbspJamaican Curry Powder

1 Tbspchicken seasoning

curry

1brown onion
sliced

1Bell Pepper
cubed

4garlic cloves
sliced

20gGinger root
sliced

1Scotch Bonnet
finely chopped

3 Tbspvegetable oil

3 Tbspwater
hot

2Scallions
or green onions, finely sliced

10gfresh thyme

400gcoconut milk

1Potato
Large, Chopped into cubes
Instructions
Step 1
Chop up the chicken into bite-sized pieces, and add to a large bowl.
Step 2
Add in the marinade ingredients, curry powder, chicken seasoning and crushed pimento, and rub into the chicken, leaving it to marinate for at least two hours.
Step 3
Heat a large pan on medium heat and add in two tablespoons of vegetable oil, while it is heating add in a tablespoon of the Jamaican curry powder and stir, once the curry powder has mixed in with the oil add in the marinated chicken and stir well browning all of the chicken pieces. Once the chicken is browned and if using breast remove it from the pan as it may dry out if overcooked.
Step 4
Next, add the onions and the bell peppers to the pan and cook until the onions are soft. Add the scotch bonnet scallions and thyme and cook for a further two to 3 minutes then return the chicken breast into the pan otherwise cook for a further 3 minutes.
Step 5
Pour in the coconut milk and cook for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Now add in the chopped potatoes and stir well, cook for a further 20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and the sauce has thickened to a consistency that suits you.
Step 6
Plate up, serve with white rice or a side of your choice. Lick you’re lips and enjoy
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