Jamaican Curry Chicken With Roti

Jamaican Curry Chicken with Roti is a classic dish that combines tender chicken with aromatic spices and soft, fluffy roti. This flavorful and comforting meal is a staple in Jamaican cuisine and is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.

Jamaican Curry Chicken With Roti

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 tbsp Jamaican curry powder
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 pieces of roti

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides.
  3. Sprinkle the Jamaican curry powder, thyme, allspice, and chopped scotch bonnet pepper over the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let the curry chicken simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
  5. While the chicken is cooking, warm the roti in a dry skillet over medium heat until heated through.
  6. Serve the Jamaican curry chicken with the warm roti and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Skillet Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Jamaican curry chicken with a side of rice and peas for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to control the spiciness of the dish.

Cost

$15