Description
A flavorful and heartwarming dish that brings the essence of Caribbean cuisine to your table with succulent chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (diced, or to taste)
- 1 large red onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken with curry powder, diced garlic, and a sprinkle of salt in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet, sauté onions in oil until translucent. Add garlic and scotch bonnet; cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Brown the chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet and brown for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the rest: Stir in bell peppers, carrots, coconut milk, and chicken broth. Add thyme and season with salt and pepper. Simmer.
- Simmer: Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Final touches: Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Serve: Serve over rice or with naan/roti. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Feel free to add additional vegetables like zucchini or green beans if desired. Adjust the heat level by modifying the amount of scotch bonnet pepper.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Jamaican, curry chicken, Caribbean cuisine, comfort food, family recipe