This Jamaican Curry Chicken is a hearty, protein-rich dish packed with aromatic spices and vegetables. The lean chicken provides a great source of high-quality protein, while ingredients like garlic, thyme, and pimento add antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits. Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, and the mix of curry powder and scotch bonnet pepper can help with metabolic health. Altogether, this recipe is nutrient-dense, flavorful, and a perfect balance of warmth, spice, and comfort.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 lbs bone-in legs and thighs, chopped into 2” pieces, skin removed
Lime
- 1, halved
Salt
- for washing/cleaning
Water
- for washing and for cooking
Blue_mountain_curry_powder
- 2 Tablespoons
Dash_seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon (salt-free seasoning)
Adobo
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose or chicken seasoning
Bouillon
- 1 cube or Tablespoon
Fresh_garlic
- 6 cloves, crushed
Pimento_seed_(allspice_berries)
- 6 whole
Black_Pepper
- ½ teaspoon
Red_Bell_Pepper
- ½, diced
Onion
- ½ large yellow, minced
Scotch_Bonnet
- ½ (optional), seeds removed
Olive_Oil
- 2 Tablespoons
Fresh_thyme
- 2 Tablespoons, minced
Instructions
Step 1
Place the 2 pounds of chicken in a bowl with water, then scrub each piece with a halved lime and a generous amount of salt. Rinse the chicken thoroughly under running water until the water is clear, or rinse in a bowl until the water is relatively clear.
Step 2
Combine 2 Tablespoons of Blue mountain curry powder, 1 Tablespoon of dash seasoning, 1 cube or 1 Tablespoon of bouillon, 1 Tablespoon of Adobo seasoning, 6 cloves of fresh garlic (crushed), 6 whole pimento seeds, 2 Tablespoons of thyme (minced) and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper in a small bowl. Mix to combine and rub into the chicken so it is evenly coated with seasoning. Reserve any extra seasoning that does not stick to the chicken.
Step 3
Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and any extra seasoning, 1/2 a large yellow onion (minced), 1/2 a bell pepper (diced), 1/2 a scotch bonnet (seeds removed) and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer, and then partially cover the skillet.
Step 4
Simmer on medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate seasoning and prevent burning. Add more water as needed and desired.