
Kim's Curry Chicken from Episodes 39 and 40
Curry Chicken West Indian Style - think Jamaican, Trinidadian. This recipe is courtesy of Kim Davis, our guest for Episode 39. She typically uses chicken thighs to make this hearty dish. Replace potatoes with cauliflower, add some canned chickpeas and you have a healthy, satisfying meal that's high in protein and low in carbs. Bootie made hers vegetarian by omitting the chicken and frying up some tofu coated in the same Jamaican curry mix. We also thought this would be really good with sweet potatoes, carrots, or peas. If making it with cauliflower, you might want to sauté the cauliflower separately so it doesn't get mushy. Unless you like mushy cauliflower. You definitely want to cook the tofu separately or it will disintegrate. You could substitute the chicken for beef or pork. Add some currants or raisins for a touch of sweetness. It's a very versatile dish! Add a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, some cilantro for garnish and serve it with some rice or cous cous or crusty bread. As Kim would say, "Chef's kiss!"

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Kim's Curry Chicken, West Indian Style
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Ingredients
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces (Kim usually uses chicken thighs)
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1 large onion, diced
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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4 large potatoes - peeled and cubed
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2 tablespoons salt
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¼ cup Jamaican curry powder -For optimum flavor look for curry in a specialty store or section in the supermarket.
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hot pepper sauce to taste -I tend to enjoy my dish very spicy, and would make my own hot pepper sauce- but your favorite hot sauce is fine)
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Instructions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
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Brown chicken pieces.
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Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
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Stir in potatoes, salt, and curry powder.
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Add water to cover chicken and potatoes halfway.
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Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken and potatoes are tender.
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Season with hot pepper sauce and serve.
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