Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe Sunday Dinner Happy Mothers Day

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice adds fiber, while parboiled is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in curry powder, allspice, and thyme; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces to the pot; season with salt and black pepper, and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer; cover and cook for 30 minutes until chicken is tender.

Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning as needed.

While the chicken cooks, rinse white rice under cold water until water runs clear.

In a separate pot, combine rinsed rice and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let rice sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Serve curry chicken over white rice and drizzle with lime juice.

Cooking Techniques

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