Curry Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the skin from the whole chicken and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Clean the cutting board thoroughly after handling raw chicken.
  3. 3Marinate the chicken pieces with oil, salt, all-purpose seasoning, crack black pepper, Esmen's curry powder, allspice, thyme, and Scotch bonnet.
  4. 4Mix the chicken and seasonings thoroughly.
  5. 5Finely chop the garlic, onions, scallions, red and green peppers, ginger, and Scotch bonnet.
  6. 6Heat a Dutch pot on high heat, then add vegetable oil and curry powder.
  7. 7Burn the curry in the oil to get maximum flavor, stirring constantly.
  8. 8Add the marinated chicken to the pot.
  9. 9Turn down the heat to low and give it a stir.
  10. 10Cover the pot with a lid and allow the natural juices from the chicken to come out.
  11. 11Add the chopped onions, garlic, ginger, scallions, and Scotch bonnet to the chicken.
  12. 12Add a splash of water to the pot.
  13. 13Cover the pot and allow the ingredients to cook.
  14. 14Add the sliced red and green peppers to the pot.
  15. 15Give it a final stir.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole whole chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons all purpose seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 sprig thyme
  • 0.5 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 1 tablespoon whole allspice
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaican curry powder
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • 2 tablespoon chopped ginger
  • 2 clove chopped garlic
  • 0.5 bunch scallion
  • 0.5 scotch bonnet
  • 0.5 cup water

Equipment

cutting boardknifebowldutch potwooden spoon

Tips

  • Make sure you allow your curry powder to really toast before adding your chicken.
  • You can cook immediately if need be and will still get great results.
  • Add more or less water depending on how much heavy you like with your curry.