Description
A flavorful Trinidadian curry chicken dish with tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich curry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
- 3 tbsp curry powder
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until softened.
- Add curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add chicken pieces and coat well with the curry mixture.
- Pour in water and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding or removing scotch bonnet pepper.
- Serve with rice or roti for a complete meal.
- For deeper flavor, marinate chicken in curry powder for 1 hour before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Trinidadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
