Caribbean · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Jamaican Curry Chicken
55 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
A home-style Jamaican curry chicken, kept straightforward with basic vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb / 900 g chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potato, cubed
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 scallions
Let’s make it
- Season chicken with curry powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit 10 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken 2–3 minutes per side.
- Add onion, garlic, potato, carrot, scallions, and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F / 74 C and the sauce thickens.
- Uncover for the last few minutes if needed. Serve hot with rice.
Use mild curry powder and cut the chicken into smaller pieces for children.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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