Caribbean Curry Chicken with Potatoes

🚨Caribbean Curry Chicken with Potatoes

Tender chicken simmered in a rich Caribbean curry sauce with potatoes and herbs. Comforting, bold, and full of flavor.

✅️ Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

👉Chicken Marinade:

➡️ 2 lbs (900 g) bone-in chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or drumsticks)

➡️ 2 tsp Caribbean curry powder

➡️ 1 tsp ground allspice

➡️ 1 tsp paprika

➡️ 3 cloves garlic, minced

➡️ 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

➡️ 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves

➡️ 2 green onions, chopped

➡️ 1 tbsp lime juice

➡️ Salt & black pepper, to taste

👉Curry Sauce:

➡️ 3 tbsp vegetable or coconut oil

➡️ 1 medium onion, chopped

➡️ 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, whole (optional)

➡️ 2 tbsp Caribbean curry powder

➡️ 2 large potatoes, peeled & cubed

➡️ 2 cups chicken stock

➡️ 1 cup coconut milk (optional)

➡️ 2 sprigs fresh thyme

➡️ 1 bay leaf

➡️ Salt & pepper, to taste

👉Garnish & Serving:

➡️ Fresh cilantro or parsley

➡️ Steamed white rice or rice & peas

✅️ Preparation Steps

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

🔹 Season chicken with curry powder, allspice, paprika, garlic, ginger, thyme, green onions, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

🔹 Mix well, cover, and marinate at least 1 hour (overnight preferred).

2️⃣ Sear the Chicken

🔹 Heat oil in a large pot.

🔹 Add 1 tbsp curry powder and toast for 30 seconds.

🔹 Brown chicken on all sides, then remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Build the Curry Base

🔹 In the same pot, sauté onion until golden.

🔹 Add whole Scotch bonnet if using.

🔹 Stir in potatoes and coat with spices.

4️⃣ Simmer the Curry

🔹 Return chicken to the pot.

🔹 Add chicken stock, coconut milk, thyme, and bay leaf.

🔹 Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until chicken is tender and potatoes are soft.

🔹 Remove bay leaf and pepper before serving.

5️⃣ Serve & Garnish

🔹 Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve with steamed rice or rice & peas.

✅️4 Tips for Best Results:

1️⃣ Marinate longer for juicier, more flavorful chicken.

2️⃣ Toast curry powder in oil at the start to release its aroma.

3️⃣ Keep the Scotch bonnet whole to control spice level.

4️⃣ Use coconut milk for a richer, creamier sauce.