Slow cooker Jamaican style curry chicken
Chicken and potatoes in a golden curry sauce with thyme, allspice and a little scotch bonnet heat. Serve with rice and peas.
- Time6 hrs 20
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.68 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the chicken with the turmeric, cumin, coriander, allspice, salt and half the garlic. Leave for 15 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
15 min - 2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and brown the chicken for 3 minutes on each side. Move it into the slow cooker.
6 min - 3
Add the onion, remaining garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Scrape it into the slow cooker.
- 4
Add the potatoes, thyme, whole scotch bonnet and coconut milk.
- 5
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, until the chicken is falling off the bone.
360 min - 6
Remove the scotch bonnet. Cook the rice following the packet instructions and serve with the curry.
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