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If you love Caribbean cuisine, this Jamaican Curry Chicken will make your taste buds tingle. It's spicy, it's comforting, it's everything you want a dish to be. Yum! | cookingtheglobe.com
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Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe

This curry chicken coming from Jamaica is spicy, hearty, and comforting. A perfect Caribbean dinner!
Cuisine Jamaican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 654kcal
Author CookingTheGlobe

Ingredients

  • 8 sprigs thyme , leaves only
  • 1 onion , roughly chopped
  • 1 bunch scallions , roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped garlic
  • ½ scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
  • 4 lb (1,8kg) chicken drumsticks , skin on
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 5 tablespoons Curry powder
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb (450g) potatoes , diced
  • salt and pepper , to taste
  • 1 quart (liter) chicken stock or water

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine the thyme, onion, scallions, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper, if using. Process until smooth. Add some vegetable oil during the process, if needed. Rub the chicken with the marinade and let sit for about an hour. The more the better.
  • Heat a large pan or pot and add the curry and cumin. Toast for a minute, then add the vegetable oil. Now add the chicken with all the marinade and toss to cover in the curry and cumin. Add the diced potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken stock or water.
  • Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Uncover and add more stock or water if the chicken is sticking to the bottom of the pan. Now cook uncovered for 20 minutes more until the liquid has somewhat thickened. Enjoy!

Notes

 
Adapted from CaribJournal

Nutrition

Calories: 654kcal