Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
54%
Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken
45 min.
4
588kcal

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This authentic Jamaican curry chicken recipe is a must-try for all food enthusiasts! It's a flavorful and hearty dish that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant island of Jamaica. With a perfect blend of spices and herbs, this curry chicken is a true delight. The chicken is marinated to perfection and then seared to lock in all the juices, resulting in tender and juicy meat. The addition of sweet potatoes and bell peppers gives this dish a nice balance of sweetness and spice. The scotch bonnet peppers add a nice kick, but you can adjust the heat to your preference. This dish is not just a treat for your taste buds, but it's also packed with nutrients. It's a complete meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished. Whether you're looking for a new weeknight dinner option or a show-stopping dish for your next gathering, this authentic Jamaican curry chicken is sure to impress! It's a fun and flavorful twist on traditional chicken recipes, and your family and friends will surely love it. So, get ready to spice up your life and try out this amazing recipe today! It's easy to prepare and will fill your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas that will have everyone asking for more.

Ingredients

  • tsp allspice 
  • tbsp coconut oil 
  • tbsp curry powder 
  • tablespoon garlic 
  • large bell pepper green chopped ()
  • 0.5 medium onion chopped
  • tsp pepper black
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  •  spring onion chopped ()
  •  scotch bonnet peppers minced seeded ( and )
  •  scotch bonnet peppers minced seeded ( and )
  • lb chicken thighs skinless ()
  •  sweet potatoes and into chopped ()
  • tbsp thyme leaves 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Season the chicken with all of the ingredients except for the potatoes and water and marinate up to 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.
  2. Add the oil to a Dutch oven and on high heat, fry the only the chicken pieces until it is brown and seared on each side for about 10 minutes.After the meat is nice and brown on both sides, add the remaining vegetable marinade, scotch bonnet pepper and water to the pot, cover and bring to a boil.
  3. Add the potatoes and lower to a simmer and stew it for about 1 hour until it has a thick consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Calories588kcal
Protein47.4%
Fat29.03%
Carbs23.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
91.5
Glycemic Load
12.48
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
46.230434782609%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
2.75mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
4.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:588.13kcal
29.41%
Fat:18.95g
29.15%
Saturated Fat:6.61g
41.32%
Carbohydrates:34.62g
11.54%
Net Carbohydrates:26.21g
9.53%
Sugar:7.05g
7.84%
Cholesterol:323.18mg
107.73%
Sodium:1252.54mg
54.46%
Protein:69.61g
139.22%
Vitamin A:16586.79IU
331.74%
Selenium:79.67µg
113.82%
Vitamin B3:20.35mg
101.75%
Vitamin B6:2.03mg
101.63%
Phosphorus:746.95mg
74.7%
Vitamin C:50.26mg
60.92%
Manganese:1.05mg
52.5%
Vitamin B5:5.09mg
50.94%
Potassium:1529.97mg
43.71%
Vitamin B2:0.74mg
43.34%
Vitamin K:45.44µg
43.28%
Zinc:6.1mg
40.69%
Iron:7.04mg
39.11%
Magnesium:145.78mg
36.44%
Vitamin B12:2.18µg
36.29%
Fiber:8.41g
33.64%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.86%
Copper:0.54mg
26.79%
Vitamin E:3.24mg
21.59%
Calcium:146.53mg
14.65%
Folate:55.4µg
13.85%