Description
Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken is a vibrant dish that transports your taste buds to the Caribbean. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in aromatic spices and simmered in creamy coconut milk, resulting in a rich and flavorful sauce. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this dish offers a warm embrace of tropical tastes with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp yellow curry powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken by mixing it with curry powder, garlic, ginger, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and sear until golden brown on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and stir well. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg