How To Make Jamaican Curry Chicken (Complete Recipe)

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Jalapeño offers heat with less intensity, while habanero is a more accessible substitute.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be healthier and more flavorful.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical than breasts.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Cut the chicken into medium pieces, clean and wash thoroughly, and place in a large bowl.

Add curry powder and the rest of the seasonings to the chicken in the bowl and marinate everything together.

In a medium pot, pour a little oil and allow it to get hot.

Add the marinated chicken to the pot and cover with a lid.

Cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat.

Pour in a cup of water and allow it to cook for another 30 minutes, or until it forms a thick gravy.

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