| Influenced by Indian and Southeast Asian curries, | | | | an hour. |
| Jamaican curry has adopted its own uniquely zesty | | | | · In a large pot or deep skillet, heat oil over |
| taste. This Jamaican chicken curry recipe owes its | | | | medium heat. |
| fieriness to Scotch bonnet chili peppers and gets its | | | | · Stir in garlic, green onions, Scotch bonnet |
| interesting sweetish taste from sweet potatoes. This | | | | pepper and ginger. Cook for about 2 minutes. Stir |
| exotic dish can either be a simple hearty dinner or a | | | | constantly. |
| star on the party menu that won't fail to impress your | | | | · Add chicken. Cook for about 2 - 3 minutes. |
| guests on special occasions. | | | | · Add chicken broth and bring to a boil, then stir |
| Ingredients (for about 4 servings) - 3 tbsp Jamaican | | | | in sweet potato. |
| curry powder, 8 - 10 chicken thighs, 1 large sweet | | | | · Turn the heat down to low, cover and let |
| potato (peeled and cut into big chunks), 1 tbsp | | | | simmer for about 40 - 50 minutes. Stir occasionally. |
| vegetable oil, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 2 tsp minced garlic, | | | | · Remove chicken and potato from the pot |
| 1 tbsp minced ginger root, 1/2 cup thinly sliced green | | | | with a big slotted spoon, and place them on a serving |
| onions, 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (minced), 2 cups | | | | dish. Cover to keep warm. |
| chicken broth, 1/2 tsp salt | | | | · Turn the heat up to medium-high and boil the |
| Preparation | | | | sauce (uncovered) for about 5 - 10 minutes or until it is |
| · Combine curry powder, allspice and salt in a | | | | thickened. |
| large bowl. | | | | · Pour sauce over chicken and sweet potato. |
| · Add chicken thighs. Make sure the spices | | | | Add salt to taste. |
| coat chicken evenly. Cover and refrigerate for about | | | | |