Jamaican Chicken Curry

This spicy chicken curry recipe will hit the spot if you are looking for strong and assertive flavors!

Let me start off by saying that this is not an authentic Jamaican curry recipe. While I do love Jamaican food, I am not educated on how to cook it. I called this recipe Jamaican curry simply because I am using Jamaican curry powder.

If you are familiar with my blog you know how much I love curries. I make all types of curries; sweet Japanese curry, creamy Thai curry, spicy Indian curry, and curries that are on the drier side like kheema curry, or this one.

This Jamaican curry is a very simple curry recipe that packs a serious punch – it’s salty, earthy, fiery and comforting.

It’s also really quick and easy to make. As you can see, there aren’t a lot of ingredients needed to make this recipe; thyme, sliced chicken, jalapeno, potatoes, onions, green bell pepper, chicken broth, vinegar, Jamaican curry powder and a mix of garlic seasoning, salt and pepper. Finish the whole thing with a dash of balsamic vinegar to bring out the flavors and I promise you won’t be able to stop munching on this Jamaican chicken curry!

Too Spicy? Try drinking milk

Although water may seem like the best option to put out the towering inferno happening in your mouth, it will only make it worse.

With each gulp of water you take you are spreading the capsaicin around your mouth, which in turn ends up sitting on more pain receptors. Say no to water and drink milk instead! Dairy products help break the bond between capsaicin and your nerve receptors.

Other ways to put out the fire

Rice, sugar and oil also have similar effects. Since capsaicin is a type of oil, using another type of oil effectively helps dissolve it. Try one of these tricks next time the heat becomes a little too much to handle and you’ll be able to enjoy your meal with more pleasure than pain!

Serve this Jamaican chicken curry with cooling sides such as this chilled yogurt and cucumber soup, a healthier Hawaiian macaroni salad or coconut milk rice and beans.

Did you like this recipe? Are there changes you made that you would like to share? Share your tips and recommendations in the comment section below!

Serve this recipe with a side of Japanese rice. Watch our video on How To Make Japanese Rice the stove top or rice cooker method!

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