Caribbean Chicken Curry

The good news is this delicious Caribbean Chicken Curry recipe is keto (excluding rice and naan), nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and egg-free.

Caribbean Chicken Curry is generally an aromatic dish combined with spices and various meats or vegetables. While there are different variations of Caribbean curries across regions, we use a simple but delicious recipe with chicken as the main ingredient.

Fresh is never boring!

Our curry uses all-natural ingredients that are simple to find. Curries are always tastier when made with fresh ingredients. When you make your curries, you know exactly what’s in them and can avoid consuming unnecessary chemicals often found in ready-made, processed, or convenience foods. Why buy shop-bought or splash out on restaurant meals when you can make one equally as good, if not better?

We love curries, and you’re here because you love curries, too. For something a little different, why not try our Chicken Tikka Masala or our Beef Rogan Josh? Serve with Garlic Butter Rice and Buttery Naan Bread for the most amazing meal!

What’s To Love?

💕 This Caribbean Chicken Curry is one of the best you will try.
💕 Quick to prepare, and no oven is required.
💕 Doesn’t require any complex skills.
💕 No hard-to-find ingredients.
💕 It can be slow-cooked or cooked on the stovetop.
💕 Tastes as good as it looks.
💕 The chicken curry has slightly hot, savory, creamy, and sweet flavors. The spices we use merge to create a distinctive, flavorful, gratifying, soothing dish.
💕 It has a distinct and delicious flavor profile that combines the richness of Indian curry with the unique ingredients and spices commonly found in Caribbean cuisine. Interestingly, according to our fans, it tastes similar to Jalfrezi. We know Jalfrezi is Indian, but it’s still warm and earthy.

Have you already tried Caribbean Chicken Curry? If so, let us know how it was…we can’t wait to hear all about it!

Let’s Talk Ingredients

We feel every ingredient adds to the overall taste and texture; if you remove one, it’s like you’ve removed them all.

• Red Onion — use red onions because they add a natural sweetness to the curry.
• Ginger — use fresh because it gives a lovely natural aroma and mild heat to the curry.
• Garlic — adds a lot of flavor without overwhelming the curry.
• Tomato Puree — provides a natural deep red color to the curry.
• Coconut Cream — provides a thick, creamy base; we use organic full-fat coconut cream.
• Chicken — use chicken beasts.
• Coconut Oil — use a good-quality oil for your curry. We use extra virgin coconut oil to avoid bad aftertaste.
• Cumin — use cumin seeds, not cumin powder.
• Cardamon — use green cardamon pods, not powder.
• Curry Powder — use mild yellow curry powder so as not to overwhelm the taste buds. It also contains turmeric, which is an important spice for this curry.
• Salt — use himalayan salt, it brings out the flavor and offsets the sweetness.
• Rice — use basmati rice, which is traditional for all curries.
• Whole Chili — use fresh Scotch Bonnet. Though it’s optional, it’s worth adding for the extra flavor.
• Chutney — we use Greet’s premium mango chutney, but any good quality or your favorite will work.

For more detailed ingredients, see the recipe card.

Customizations

Here are some foodie alternatives should you want to make some changes:

• Chicken — use legs or thighs or any meat that you love. We often vary the curry using lamb or beef. Another option is to substitute the meat for vegetables such as cauliflower, zucchini (courgette), and eggplant (aubergine), or various mushrooms.
• Ginger — use ginger puree (paste).
• Garlic — use garlic puree (paste).
• Whole Chili — use chili puree (paste).
• Rice — cauliflower rice is a great substitution for basmati.

When substituting ingredients, it’s essential to remember that the taste, texture, and overall result might differ, particularly if you’re substituting many ingredients.

If you have made the Caribbean Chicken Curry with any customizations, we’d love to hear about it; please message us in the comments.

Instructions – Overview

Caribbean chicken curry is easy to make; the tedious part is waiting for it to finish cooking. Here’s a breakdown of how to get started on your journey (more detailed instructions are in the recipe card):

▶︎ To make the curry sauce, blend the list of ‘paste’ ingredients until creamy in a large bowl. Wash the chicken breasts, cut them into large chunks, and add them to the paste. Add cardamon pods to the paste. Mix well.

▶︎ Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel or foil. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and let it marinate for a few hours or overnight.

▶︎ When the chicken has marinated, melt the coconut oil in a frying pan. Then, sizzle the cumin seeds for about 1-2 minutes or wait for the seeds to pop. Add your marinated chicken, puree mix, Scotch Bonnet, and mango chutney. Simmer for at least 1 hour for all the flavors to infuse. Alternatively, use a slow cooker and cook on a low setting for 5-6 hours.

▶︎ Before serving remove the Scotch Bonnet.

Hint: Sizzling the cumin seeds first produces much more flavor and aroma than just adding them to the ingredients to be cooked together.

For more detailed instructions, notes, and ideas…see the recipe card.

Tools You’ll Need

Want to make the best Caribbean Chicken Curry? Using the correct equipment for preparation is essential; we think they’re a big helping hand. We understand that you might already have some of these kitchen tools to make this recipe, or you might want to use other tools and may not require our recommendations. Here are some of our suggestions to get you started:

• Stick Blender – to blend the sauce.
• Frying Pan or use this fab multi-slow cooker
• Silicone Spatula – for stirring and incorporating all the ingredients smoothly.
• Weighing Scales and Measuring Spoons – to measure the ingredients accurately.
• Mixing Bowl – to mix the sauce.

If you love the gadgets used in this recipe, you’ll love this multi-slow cooker. It’s our go-to for many of our meats, one-post, and soup recipes, and we think every budding chef needs it.

Check out our favorite kitchen equipment that we love to use with all our recipes.

Storing

See our FAQs for detailed instructions on storing, refrigeration, freezing, and defrosting and for answers to readers’ questions.

Do you have a question? If so, let us know in the comments and we’ll reply within 24-48 hours and add your question to our FAQs if relevant.

Pairing

Caribbean Chicken Curry is a delicious dish and is traditionally served with Buttery Garlic Rice or simple basmati rice, Naan Bread, and papadoms. Here are some other suggestions and our favorite go-to’s what to eat with it:

▶︎ Cool and refreshing cucumber raita, made with yogurt, cucumber, and spices, provides a refreshing contrast to the spicy heat of the curry. Its creamy texture also helps balance out the richness of the dish.

▶︎ Traditionally, basmati is the go-to, though people suffering from low-carb torture can opt for cauliflower rice.

▶︎ Soft and pillowy naan bread is perfect for scooping up curry and sopping up the delicious sauce. Its slightly chewy texture and subtle sweetness provide a wonderful contrast to the spicy and creamy flavors of the dish.

▶︎ Traditional Indian flatbreads are another excellent choice; their simple yet hearty texture complements the dish without overwhelming its flavors.

▶︎ Tangy and spicy pickled vegetables, such as carrots or onions, provide a zesty contrast to the rich flavors of the curry.

▶︎ Quinoa is a nutritious and versatile grain that pairs nicely with most curry dishes. Its nutty and slightly chewy texture makes it a good choice.

▶︎ You can also serve it with boiled or steamed vegetables, roti, plantains, or a side salad for a complete meal.

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FAQ’s & Troubleshooting

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