I’ve always focused my energy into cooking fresh and healthy meals for my family, but some are real man pleasers. One of our family’s favorites is Caribbean Curry Chicken with Orange Jasmine Rice. It’s hearty and easy to prepare, using just one dish, but it also has a dash of the exotic. This meal will take you to the warmth of the Caribbean and fill your belly with smiles. Average price per serving: $2.47!
Caribbean Curry Chicken with Orange Jasmine Rice
1lb Boneless Chicken Things or 4 Leg Quarters (cut in half):
Your favorite seasoning: I use Adobo or All purpose (it’s to taste)
2.5 Tablespoons of Curry Powder (I use blue mountain Curry)
1 Small Yellow Onion chopped
1 small green pepper chopped
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 jalapeno, scotch bonnet, or habanero (optional)
3 sprigs of thyme of 1 tablespoon of dried thyme
3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
½ Water
1 Golden Curry (Brick)
1 Russet Potato cut into chunks
½ Cup of Baby Carrots
1. Season Chicken thighs or quarters with your all-purpose seasoning, curry, onion, peppers, garlic, and hot pepper. (Leave for one hour.)
2. Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add chicken without the vegetables, and slightly brown chicken on each side (3 minutes per side). Once chicken is slightly brown, add the vegetables that were in the bowl. Add water and 1 brick of curry. Cook for about 30 minutes.
3. When about 15 minutes remain, add potato and carrots and continue to cook covered. Once cooked, remove from heat, then salt and pepper to taste if necessary.
Jasmine Rice:
1 Cup of Jasmine Rice; 1-1/3 Cup of Water; Zest of 1 orange; ½ teaspoon of salt
Add water to the saucepan with a lid. Bring to a boil. Once at a boil, add rice, salt, and orange zest. Reduce heat to low and let rice simmer for 10 minutes until water is absorbed by the rice.
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This meal will take you to the warmth of the Caribbean and fill your belly with smiles.