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Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken with Tender Potatoes (One-Pot Method)

Close-up of tender Jamaican curry chicken pieces served with large chunks of yellow potato in a rich, orange curry sauce.
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Make tender Jamaican Curry Chicken with potatoes in one pot. This recipe delivers rich Caribbean flavor with traditional spices and minimal cleanup, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, sliced (optional, for heat)
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with Jamaican curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat.
  2. Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the seasoned chicken pieces in batches. Remove the browned chicken and set it aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until it becomes translucent.
  4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot. Cook for one minute until fragrant.
  5. Return the chicken to the pot. Add the water, cubed potatoes, thyme sprig, and the sliced Scotch Bonnet pepper, if using.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
  7. Stir in the sliced bell pepper and the coconut milk. Cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
  8. Taste the curry and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove the thyme sprig before serving.
  9. Serve the Jamaican Curry Chicken hot, traditionally with rice and peas or roti.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the curry powder mixture for at least one hour before cooking.
  • If you are planning your meals for the week, this recipe works well with meal planning strategies.
  • If you prefer less heat, do not slice the Scotch Bonnet pepper; simply add it whole and remove it before serving.

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