Jamaican Curry Chicken

Step by stepInstructions

1. Season the chicken with salt, half the curry powder, the garlic, ginger, scallions and thyme, and set aside for 20 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy pot and toast the remaining curry powder for 1 minute, until fragrant and dark golden.
3. Add the chicken and brown it in the spiced oil, turning until well colored on all sides.
4. Add the onion, pimento berries and water, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Add the potatoes and the whole scotch bonnet, and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes more, until the chicken is tender and the gravy is thick.
6. Remove the scotch bonnet, taste for salt, and serve with rice and peas, festival or roti.