Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry with Jamaican Flair
Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry with Jamaican Flair is a vibrant and comforting dish that brings tropical flavors right to your kitchen. This one-pot wonder combines tender chicken with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk, creating a rich sauce perfect for soaking up with rice or naan. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe promises bold flavors that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
- 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
- Scotch bonnet pepper or chili flakes for spice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with curry powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and carrots until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Add marinated chicken and brown for about 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and scotch bonnet pepper (or chili flakes).
- Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk; bring to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Serve hot over rice or warm naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg