Name: Jamaican Style Curry Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 2 slices habanero pepper; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 2 tablespoons Jamaican-style curry powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground thyme; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup water; 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Chicken Curry with Jamaican-Style Spices

This delicious and vibrant chicken curry is made with a perfect blend of Jamaican spices, including curry powder and thyme. A quick and easy recipe that delivers incredible flavor in every bite!

Ingredients (4 servings)

cup vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
2 slices habanero pepper (optional)
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons Jamaican-style curry powder
teaspoon ground thyme
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup water
teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

Step 1: Start by gathering all the ingredients youll need to prepare this dish.

Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion, tomato, habanero pepper, garlic, curry powder, and thyme. Stir frequently and cook until the onion turns golden brown, about 7 minutes.

Step 3: Add the chicken pieces into the skillet. Cook the chicken until it is lightly browned, around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Pour in 1 cup of water. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer for 30 minutes or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.

Step 5: Season with salt to taste. Stir everything together and ensure the flavors are well combined.

Step 6: Serve your delicious Jamaican-style chicken curry with rice or your favorite side dish. Enjoy the vibrant flavors!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	210
Total Fat	15g
Saturated Fat	3g
Cholesterol	30mg
Sodium	322mg
Total Carbohydrate	6g
Dietary Fiber	2g
Total Sugars	2g
Protein	13g
Vitamin C	8mg
Calcium	35mg
Iron	2mg
Potassium	258mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Jamaican Style Curry Chicken Recipe

Comments

Pamela Garcia

09/28/2025 10:34:11 AM

Simple and tasty! Following the suggestions of other reviewers, I made some adjustments to the recipe and it turned out great. I used 8 chicken thighs, two 14oz cans of diced tomatoes, cayenne instead of peppers, added 8 small red potatoes and 4 carrots. I also included about a cup of water and finished it off with some cream (added to taste). To account for the increased quantity, I upped the garlic to 3 cloves and used 3 heaping tablespoons of curry spice. I seasoned the chicken thighs with some of the curry spice and browned them first. The result was fantastic, and I'll definitely be making this again!

George Rodriguez

09/26/2025 01:47:36 AM

I enhanced the dish with a mix of fresh thyme, rosemary, and curry, along with some spicy peppers from my own herb garden. To enrich the flavors, I included fresh coconut, brown sugar, and almond milk. After letting the concoction simmer, I poured it over tender chicken, fresh baby carrots, and potatoes. Allowing everything to simmer together until the chicken, potatoes, and carrots were perfectly cooked. Served over a bed of long grain rice, it was a delightful meal.

Sarah Hill

09/28/2025 09:40:10 PM

The dish turned out absolutely delicious with a couple of modifications. I included 3 chopped red potatoes and a mix of red and green peppers. Since I didn't have fresh tomatoes on hand, I substituted them with a 13.5oz can of fire-roasted tomatoes. Following recommendations from other reviewers, I used 3 tablespoons of curry powder and added a can of coconut cream instead of water.

Victoria Young

09/28/2025 09:32:05 PM

A simple yet satisfying dish. Jasmine rice was served alongside, perfectly complementing the flavors. I enhanced the dish with an extra tablespoon of curry, half a tablespoon of cumin, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Angela Parker

09/26/2025 10:28:48 AM

I absolutely adored it! I prepared it in the traditional manner and included diced potatoes. The dish was incredibly delicious. I enjoyed it over a bed of white rice. It has quickly become a beloved family favorite.

Emma Johnson

09/28/2025 05:49:41 AM

Absolutely outstanding!

Melissa Young

09/28/2025 07:52:33 PM

I found the dish to be a mix of flavors - both bland and excessively seasoned at once, a combination I had not experienced before. The habanero and curry powder were overpowering, masking other tastes. The chicken seemed a bit overcooked as well. If I were to prepare this again, I would reduce the amount of habanero or use a milder pepper. The sauce could benefit from being slightly thickened, although I'm not sure how to do that myself. With some adjustments, this dish has the potential to be quite delicious.