Traditional Jamaican Curry Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Chicken pieces (bone-in, skinless)
• 4 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, chopped
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 medium Potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 stems Fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper, pierced
• 2 cups Chicken broth or water
• 1 teaspoon Salt and black pepper
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the curry powder; let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of curry powder to the hot oil and 'burn' the curry for 1 minute to release the aromatics.

4. 4

   Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides, then stir in the onions, garlic, and ginger.

5. 5

   Pour in the chicken broth until the meat is mostly submerged, then add the thyme and the whole scotch bonnet pepper.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and continue to simmer for another 20-25 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.

8. 8

   Remove the scotch bonnet pepper and thyme stems before serving over white rice or rice and peas.