THE BEST ORIGINAL JAMAICAN CURRY CHICKEN 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.

Wash chicken with lime and vinegar.

Add 3 tbsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp all-purpose seasoning, and 1 tsp black pepper to the chicken.

Add 2 tbsp garlic powder and 4 tbsp curry powder to the chicken.

Add 4 cloves of chopped garlic and chopped ginger to the chicken.

Add 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped bell pepper to the chicken.

Massage the seasoning into the chicken and let it marinate for 20 minutes.

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot until hot.

Add 1 tbsp curry powder to the hot oil and cook for a moment until fragrant.

Add the marinated chicken to the pot and cook until browned.

Add 1 cup of water to the pot and stir.

Add 1 chopped scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.

Cover and let it cook for about 30-45 minutes until chicken is tender and soft.

Cooking Techniques

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