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Jamaican-Style Curried Chicken

A rich and flavorful Jamaican-style curried chicken made with toasted curry powder, fresh thyme, ginger, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Perfect served over rice or with roti.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Family Meals, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Island Cuisine, Jamaican, West Indian
Calories: 348
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup curry powder divided
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves stripped
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 ¼ pounds whole chicken cut into pieces
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 potato diced
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1- inch piece fresh ginger minced
  • 1 Scotch bonnet chile pepper chopped (to taste)

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons curry powder with garlic powder, seasoned salt, onion powder, salt, thyme, allspice, and pepper. Coat chicken thoroughly.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add remaining curry powder and cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add seasoned chicken and reduce heat to medium.
  4. Add water, potato, carrots, scallions, ginger, and Scotch bonnet.
  5. Cover and simmer 30–40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and gravy thickens.
  6. If needed, simmer uncovered to thicken gravy further. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Toasting curry powder is essential for authentic flavor.
  • Adjust Scotch bonnet based on heat preference.
  • Best served with white rice or roti.