How to Make Jamaican Style Curry Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most popular and well-loved dishes in Jamaican cuisine is Curry Chicken. This flavorful and aromatic dish is a staple in Jamaican households and is enjoyed at family gatherings, parties, and special occasions. The combination of spices and ingredients used in Jamaican Style Curry Chicken creates a rich and hearty dish that is bursting with exotic flavors and tantalizing aromas.

The key to making authentic Jamaican Style Curry Chicken is the use of traditional Jamaican curry...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 2 slices habanero pepper (Optional)
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican-style curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, tomato, habanero pepper, garlic, curry powder, and thyme and cook, stirring, until onion is golden, about 7 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken and cook until chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour water into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink at the center, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Nutrition

    210 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 322mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 258mg