Description
Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry with Jamaican Flair is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean straight to your kitchen. This one-pot wonder features tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices that create a comforting and hearty meal perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this curry promises to transport your taste buds to tropical shores. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside warm naan for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper or chili flakes (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with curry powder, salt, pepper, and browning sauce (optional) for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and carrots; sauté until softened.
- Add marinated chicken and brown for about 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and scotch bonnet or chili flakes.
- Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk; bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for approximately 20 minutes or until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg