Nigerian Curry Chicken

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: African, Caribbean

Keyword: chicken, curry powder

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1 10

Total Time: 1 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 317kcal

Author: Ogechi

Nigerian Curry Chicken is a delicious creation blending the flavors of West African & Caribbean cultures. This recipe combines chicken that is seared in onions and Jamaican curry powder. The combination of spices slowly cooks to create a sauce that tastes great on top of anything.

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Equipment

1 stew pot dutch oven
1 cutting board
1 chopping knife
1 blender food processor

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken legs
1½ pounds chicken breasts
1 yellow onion diced
2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
1 tablespoon complete seasoning
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon onion powder
6 allspice berries
1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely chopped
4 cloves garlic
1-2 scotch bonnet peppers optional
2 bay leaves
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Heat olive oil & sauté the diced onion for about a minute.
Next, add all the curry powder to the pot mix.
Let the curry brown for about 30 seconds before adding the chicken.
Then add the chopped ginger & remaining dry ingredients and mix everything together.
(complete seasoning, bouillon, garlic & onion powder, all spice, bay leaves)
Next, add 2 cups of water to the pot and let it cook for 15 minutes
Now add the blended pepper and garlic puree to the pot and mix together.
Let the curry cook for 40-55 minutes on low/medium, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F.
Adjust salt and pepper.
Remove from stove and enjoy!

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