Caribbean Curry Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines the perfect blend of spices with tender chicken. This traditional recipe offers a delicious taste of Caribbean cuisine while being simple to prepare at home.
The dish features a rich curry sauce that’s ideal for serving over rice or with traditional Caribbean sides. The potatoes help thicken the sauce while adding extra substance to the meal.
Ingredients
- 750g chicken (breast, thigh, or drumstick)
- 4 tablespoons Caribbean curry powder
- 1 medium onion
- 2 scotch bonnets, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 2 stock cubes
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 potato, peeled and cut
- 1 carrot, cut (optional)
- 1 cooking spoon vegetable or sunflower oil
- Salt to taste
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Wash chicken and marinate with 2 tablespoons curry powder, scotch bonnets, garlic, stock cube, thyme, and salt. Refrigerate for 2-6 hours or overnight.
- Step 2: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add remaining curry powder and stir for 1-2 minutes until color changes.
- Step 3: Add marinated chicken and brown all sides carefully.
- Step 4: Add 2 cups of water, stir, and cover pot.
- Step 5: Cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Step 6: Check chicken tenderness. Add more water if needed and continue cooking until tender.
- Step 7: Add potatoes and carrots (if using) to thicken sauce.
- Step 8: Simmer for 10 more minutes.
- Step 9: Remove from heat and serve hot.
Additional Instructions
- Prep time: 20 minutes (plus marination)
- Cook time: 40-50 minutes
- Serves: 4-6 people
- Best served with rice, rice and peas, or plantains
- Be careful not to burn the curry powder when browning
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Adjust spiciness by varying amount of scotch bonnets
General Nutritional Values
- Approx. Calories: 350 kcal per serving
- Approx. Protein: 28g
- Approx. Carbohydrates: 15g
- Approx. Fat: 22g
