This is the famous curry chicken cuisine. Here In the Caribbean, it is prepared various ways but this is a Jamaican style with all the rich and spicy flavors that will give you a great taste and impress your family and friends. Can be used for both breakfast and dinner meal.
Ingredients
2 lbs. chicken
1 stalk scallion
Piece of fresh green thyme
1 hot pepper
1 clove garlic
5 small Irish potatoes, peeled/cut in thick slices (optional)
2 tbsp. coconut oil
2 cups water
1 1/2 tbs regular curry
Powder seasoning:
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tbs. salt
1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose chicken season
1/4 tsp paprika pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Method
Step 1:
Cut up chicken into small edible pieces, soak in vinegar for 5-10 mins. Then rinse with water.
Step 2:
Add all your powdered seasoning.
Step 3:
Add oil to the pot over low heat. Add the curry powder to the heated oil and allow it to dissolve completely. This is to cook the curry to alleviate the raw taste.
Step 4:
Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and stir. Cover and cook the chicken on medium heat until it begins to fry and make its own water. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes.
Step 5:
Add Irish potato, add 1 cup of water.Cover the pot and continue cooking. Wait another 10-15 minutes until the water is thick like gravy and the Irish are cooked. taste and adjust the flavor by adding more salt if needed. Remove from heat and serve.
Serving Ideas:
Serve with white or brown rice. Can also be served with your favorite boiled foods such as yam, green banana, dumpin, and sweet potatoes. Roast breadfruit.
