Saturday, January 31, 2009

Curry Chicken

There are a lot of curry chicken recipes from different countries, but this recipe is Jamaican style. Perfect with Rice and Peas.



Ingredients:
  • 2 1/2 lbs. chicken, cubed
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup of curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion salt
  • 1/4 tsp. allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. tomato paste
  • 2 branches of fresh thyme
  • 1 or 2 scotch bonnet peppers, whole
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup oil for browning water

Method:

  • Heat oil in a large, non-stick pot on medium heat and add onions and garlic.
  • Add a little bit of the curry and let cook for a about 1 minute.
  • Then add the chicken with some more of the curry and brown the meat on all sides.
  • Add potatos and enough water to cover.
  • Then add the rest of the curry and the rest of the ingredients and mix well.IIncrease heat to medium-high and allow to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low medium, cover and allow to cook for at least 30 min.
  • Remove from heat and take out thyme branches and scotch bonnet peppers. Then serve on top of Rice and Peas

Enjoy!

5 comments:

  1. Love this recipe. Warms me up just thinking about it

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  2. This is an awesome blog, but dangerous. Everytime I visit, I get hungry. The photos are great. I love rice and peas.

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  3. Thanks. Jamaicians love danger :). And a cold red stripe to wash it all down (I am not of course promoting the consumption of alcohol)

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  4. Dear Real Jamaican, can you explain what is festival? I noticed it somewhere on your blog.

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  5. Hello Anonymous. Really good question regarding Festival. We will post a description for you and all to enjoy very shortly. Thanks for your comment

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