Yield: 4

Classic Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe

Serve up a punch of heat with this deliciously flavored Jamaican chicken curry recipe! Packed with spices and fresh bell peppers, it's a perfect meal to showcase your talent in the kitchen!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Jamaican curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp salt (to taste

Optional to taste

  • 2 slices habanero papper

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat;
  2. Add chicken pieces into the oil and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until slightly browned, they do not need to be cooked through; Chicken breast in cast iron skillet
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside;
  4. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally;
  5. To the skillet, add the tomato, bell peppers, curry powder, lime zest, lime juice, paprika, red pepper flakes, and habanero if desired and cook for 5-6 minute stirring occasionally; Peppers and spices in cast iron skillet
  6. Place the chicken back into the skillet and cover with chicken broth;
  7. Stir to combine, reduce the heat, then cover and simmer for another 20 minutes stirring occasionally; Adding chicken broth to skillet
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and then garnish with fresh parsley before serving over rice or potatoes. Jamaican chicken curry on white plate with rice

Notes

Replace the chicken breast with chicken thighs if preferred.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 289Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 720mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 21g