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Trinidad Curry Chicken

A traditional Trinidad-style curry chicken made with green seasoning, curry, and Caribbean spices. A flavorful comfort dish perfect with rice or roti.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces and seasoned
  • 1 tablespoon green seasoning make your own
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon geera ground cumin
  • 2 cups water divided
  • 3 tablespoons water for curry paste
  • 1 hot pepper optional
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ medium onion sliced
  • 2 stalks chive chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons water, curry powder, and green seasoning to form a paste. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook until burnt, then remove and set aside.
  4. Add onion and chive, sauté until onions are soft and translucent.
  5. Add curry paste to the pot and cook, stirring, until it becomes grainy and fragrant.
  6. Add seasoned chicken and stir to coat well with the curry mixture.
  7. Add geera and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the natural juices from the chicken have mostly evaporated.
  8. Once dry, stir-fry the chicken for a few minutes.
  9. Pour in the remaining 2 cups water and add the hot pepper if using.
  10. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
  11. Lower heat to medium, cover, and simmer until the sauce thickens into a gravy and the chicken is fully cooked.
  12. Serve hot with rice, roti, or your favorite side dish.

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