Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients (26)

  • For the Marinated Chicken:
  • 3 1/2 pounds (1.6kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken parts (see notes) 
  • 1 lime or lemon, halved 
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, minced 
  • 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaican curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon picked fresh thyme leaves
  • For the Curry:
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) canola or other neutral oil, divided 
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaican curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, optional (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed, optional (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala, optional (see notes)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (8 ounces; 237g), diced 
  • 2 medium carrots (about 8 ounces; 237g total), peeled and diced (optional; see notes)
  • 1 small Yukon Gold potato (5 ounces; 142g), diced (optional; see notes)
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper, whole
  • 5 whole allspice berries
  • 1/2 cup (113ml) coconut milk from one 13.5-ounce (400ml) can, plus more if needed (see notes)
  • Serving suggestions: jasmine or basmati rice, mango or papaya chutney, fried plantains, and sliced avocado

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