Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry with Jamaican Flair
Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry with Jamaican Flair is a vibrant, one-pot dish that infuses your dinner table with tropical flavors and comforting warmth. This recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in aromatic spices, simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce, and enhanced with fresh vegetables. Whether you’re preparing for a weeknight meal or entertaining guests, this curry is not only quick to make but also leaves everyone coming back for more. Serve it over fluffy rice or with warm naan to soak up the rich sauce—it’s a delightful experience that will transport your taste buds straight to the Caribbean!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large carrot
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 potatoes
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken thighs with curry powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté onions, bell peppers, and carrots until softened.
- 3. Add marinated chicken and brown for about 5 minutes; stir in diced potatoes and scotch bonnet pepper.
- 4. Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
- 5. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot over rice or with naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg