Jamaican Chicken Curry Spicy Delicious And Instant Pot

Why You’ll Love This Curry

Flavorful and Spicy. Jamaican Chicken Curry is renowned for its rich, bold flavors, derived from a unique blend of spices including curry powder, allspice, thyme, and Scotch bonnet peppers. These ingredients create a deeply savory, slightly sweet, and notably spicy profile that is both invigorating and satisfying.Versatility. Jamaican Chicken Curry can be served with a variety of sides, including rice and peas, white rice, roti, or even bread. This versatility makes it a dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways.Comfort Food. Like many curry dishes, Jamaican Chicken Curry is often considered comfort food. It’s hearty, filling, and warms you up from the inside, making it perfect for family dinners or when you need a bit of culinary cheer.

Overall, Jamaican Chicken Curry is a celebration of flavor, culture, and comfort, making it a beloved dish for many.

What is Jamaican Curry Chicken?

Jamaican Chicken Curry is a favorite standby in Jamaican cuisine. It’s a chicken dish that’s cooked low and slow to get all the amazing flavors infused in the chicken and vegetables. Using your Instant Pot you can achieve the same flavor profile and all the rich flavor in less than 30 minutes. This Jamaican curried chicken makes an ideal dinner if you are craving some Caribbean flare.

Do Jamaicans Say Curry Chicken or Chicken Curry?

While it may roll off of the tongue easier to say Chicken Curry because of how you you are used to ordering it in your favorite restaurant, traditionally in Jamaica you would refer to this tasty dish as Curry Chicken.

Ingredients Needed

Oil- Used as the cooking medium, it helps to sauté and release the flavors of the aromatics like ginger, garlic, and onions. It also aids in evenly cooking the chicken.Minced Ginger- Adds a fresh, zesty, and slightly spicy flavor to the curry. Ginger is a common ingredient in Caribbean cooking and contributes to the depth of flavor in the dish.Minced Garlic- Garlic is a key aromatic in many cuisines, including Jamaican. It provides a pungent, earthy flavor that forms the base of the curry’s taste profile.Onions- When sautéed, onions offer sweetness and a rich, savory flavor that complements the other spices and ingredients in the curry.Jamaican Curry Powder- This is a blend of spices including turmeric, coriander, cumin, and more. It’s essential for giving the dish its signature curry flavor and vibrant color.Scotch Bonnet Pepper- Known for its intense heat and fruity flavor, Scotch Bonnet is a staple in Jamaican cooking. It adds a spicy kick to the curry, but can be adjusted based on heat preference.Fresh Thyme- Adds a fragrant, earthy, and slightly minty note to the dish. Thyme is a popular herb in Caribbean cooking.Kosher Salt- Enhances the overall flavor of the curry, helping to balance and bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.Ground Allspice- A quintessential Jamaican spice, allspice adds warm, sweet, and spicy notes, reminiscent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs- The main protein of the dish, chicken thighs are favored for their tenderness and ability to absorb the flavors of the curry. They remain juicy even after cooking.Potatoes- They add substance and a comforting, starchy component to the dish. Potatoes also help to balance the robust flavors and heat of the curry.

Why Is Curry Popular In Jamaica?

Jamaican Curry Chicken is quite popular because of the traditional spices used and how affordable of a dish it is to make. Not only is it tasty, and affordable, it is filling, easy to make, and the ultimate comfort food.

How To Make Jamaican Curry Chicken

Tips And Tricks For Making This Jamaican Curried Chicken

You can make this low carb by leaving the potatoes out of the recipe. Omitting the potatoes reduces carbs by 6 gms per serving.You can serve this with rice to help cut down on the spice.All the heat in this recipe comes from the Scotch bonnet pepper, so reduce this if you need it less spicy.

What To Serve With Jamaican Chicken Curry

Well now. How about some Jamaican Peas and Rice? I think those two together make just the perfect meal.A rice dish will be a great way to cut the heat of the peppers, you could also try this Perfect Brown Rice recipe.Tangy, sweet, spicy Roasted Pearl Onions are a snap to make in your air fryer for an easy, vegan side dish.

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Now you have all the fixings for a delicious Jamaican Chicken Curry dinner! Make sure to share this recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well! But I don’t use it in Indian cooking. I’m weird like that. Jamaican curry powder recipes differ but they use some combinations of coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, anise seeds, fenugreek seeds, and allspice berries etc. I buy it readymade and I’ve found Blue Everest Jamaican Curry Powder to be the best mix out there for this Jamaican curried chicken. Maybe one day I will make my own. If your chicken has a few days before expiring, use that as a guideline for how long to keep leftovers. This dish will not deteriorate in quality while sitting in the curry. If anything, it will continue to gain flavor.