Jamaican Curry Cabbage and Chicken

This Curry Shrimp Stew is a rich, flavorful Caribbean-inspired dish that brings together tender shrimp, hearty vegetables, and bold, aromatic spices in one comforting bowl. Made with curry, coconut milk, fresh thyme, and a touch of Scotch bonnet pepper, this stew delivers the perfect balance of warmth, spice, and savory goodness.
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main, Main Course
Cuisine: English, Jamaican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken breasts cut into bit size pieces
  • ½ of a small cabbage chopped
  • 2 regular size carrots peeled and cut into desired sizes
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn defrosted
  • ½ red and green bell peppers sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 tbsp curry powder divided
  • 1 ½ tbsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper, sazon, ground sazon seasoning
  • 1/3 cup water preferably hot

Method
 

  1. Wash chicken breast with water and white vinegar or water and fresh squeeze lemon juice, pat dry and cut in desired sizes. In a bowl combine 1 tbsp curry powder, 1 tbsp turmeric and all the other seasoning mix, mix well to combine. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil onto chicken and season with all the seasoning mix, leaving about 2 tsp for later. Cover and marinade for at least 1 hour. Heat remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil, add remaining turmeric and curry powder, stir and cook for 1 minute, then add seasoned chicken, stir and mix well to combine, cook for 5 minutes stirring continuously, add onions and minced garlic and stir well to combine cook for 2 minutes, add carrots, corn and remaining dry seasonings combination mix, add fresh thyme, stir well to combine. Add hot water, stir well to combine, cover and

Notes

This Curry Chicken with Steamed Cabbage is a warm, flavorful dish that brings together tender, well-seasoned chicken and vibrant vegetables in one satisfying meal. Infused with curry, turmeric, fresh thyme, and a blend of bold spices, this dish is packed with rich Caribbean flavor in every bite.
The chicken is marinated and cooked until juicy and full of seasoning, while the cabbage, carrots, corn, and peppers create a delicious, slightly sweet and savory balance. Finished with butter for added richness, this dish is both hearty and comforting.
Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner, this one-pot meal is simple to prepare and full of wholesome goodness.
Serve it on its own or alongside rice for a complete, satisfying plate that tastes like home. 🌿🍗