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Jamaican Curry Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Servings: 6 people
Author: Dianne
Ingredients
  • 1 whole Chicken or 2 1/2 lb.
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks Scallion cut fine
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Leaves or dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. Pimento Berries
  • 1-1/2 tsp. Seasoned Salt
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. Dark or Mushroom Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. Curry Powder
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp. Oil
  • 1 Cup Potatoes medium cubes (1 large potatoe)
  • 1 medium Onion cut horizontal
  • 1 1/4 cup Water divided
  • small piece Scotch Bonnet Pepper *optional
Instructions
  1. Wash and cut chicken in stew size pieces. (regular size pieces cut in half, breast pieces can cut in 3 pieces). Season chicken with all ingredients except potatoes, onion, water and oil. Marinade at least 1 hour.
  2. Heat a deep pot on medium-high heat. Add oil, when hot add chicken and stir to brown 1 - 2 minutes.
  3. Add 1 cup of water, stir, cover to cook down about 20 minutes . Check frequently in between stirring and adding small amounts of water at a time as needed
  4. Peel and cut potatoes in medium cubes. Add to pot and continue cooking for about 12 minutes
  5. Peel and slice onion and add in last 2 minutes before turning off
  6. Season to taste.
Recipe Notes

Best served with white rice or side of choice.

My personal favourite is white rice and tomato slices.