⏱ 60 min totalJamaican Curry Chicken
Per 1 serving · 421 g · 15 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein19g18% of calories
- Carbs25g24% of calories
- Fat27g58% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Jamaican Curry Chicken (421 g) has 415 calories, with 19 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (58% of calories). It is high in protein (38% DV), dietary fiber (21% DV) and Vitamin C (24% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 25% and 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein38%
- Dietary fiber21%
- Vitamin C24%
- Vitamin E26%
- Vitamin K24%
- Niacin36%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A18%
- Thiamine14%
- Riboflavin (B2)13%
- Pantothenic acid10%
- Choline11%
- Potassium16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat25%
- Cholesterol31%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ tbsp Garlic powder
¼ tbsp Onion powder
⅛ tsp, leaves Thyme
⅛ tsp Allspice
¾ tbsp Curry powder- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
1 thigh, bone removed Chicken thigh
⅛ pepper Scotch bonnet pepper
¾ tbsp Canola oil- 🥄¾ cup Water
¼ potato, large Potato
⅛ cup chopped Carrots
½ medium Scallions
¼ tbsp Ginger root
Directions
- 1
Cut the chicken into pieces. Peel and dice the potato, carrots, and ginger. Chop the scallions and scotch bonnet pepper. Set aside.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, allspice, salt, black pepper, and half of the curry powder. Coat the chicken evenly with this mixture.
- 3
Heat the oil and remaining curry powder in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot and the curry powder changes color, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and add water, potato, carrots, scallions, ginger, and scotch bonnet pepper.
- 5
Cover and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the gravy has thickened, about 30 to 40 minutes. For the last 15 minutes, allow the chicken to cook undisturbed until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.
- 6
Serve chicken thighs with the thickened gravy.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (421 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 159 μg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 28 μg | 24% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 52% |
| Folate (B9) | 31 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 25% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 10% |
| Choline | 62 mg | 11% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 66 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 763 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 59 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 243 mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 21 μg | 38% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 556 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,375 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.2 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 14 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 22 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 14 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 415 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 79minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 50minCycling (moderate)
- 35minRunning (6 mph)
- 58minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Jamaican Curry Chicken?
One serving of Jamaican Curry Chicken (1 serving) has 415 calories, which works out to 98 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Jamaican Curry Chicken high in protein?
It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (38% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Jamaican Curry Chicken keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 19 g of net carbs and 24% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Jamaican Curry Chicken?
140 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Jamaican Curry Chicken?
2.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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