Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry with Jamaican Flair
Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry with Jamaican Flair is a vibrant and comforting dish that brings the tropical flavors of the Caribbean to your dinner table. This one-pot recipe is rich, creamy, and packed with aromatic spices, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with curry powder and fresh vegetables, delivering a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Plus, it’s quick to prepare and easy to clean up afterward—what’s not to love?
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (or ½ teaspoon chili flakes)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chopped chicken thighs with curry powder, salt, pepper, and any optional browning sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions until translucent.
- Add marinated chicken and brown for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced potatoes and scotch bonnet pepper.
- Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk; bring to a simmer.
- Cook for approximately 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and sauce has thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg