Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken

Instructions

1. 1
   Place chicken in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon curry powder, allspice, salt, pepper, 2/3 onion, half the garlic, half the scallion, and ginger. Toss to coat and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium. Add remaining curry powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant and oil is golden yellow—about 1 minute.
3. 3
   Add remaining onion, scallion, garlic, and scotch bonnet. Sauté for 1–2 minutes.
4. 4
   Add chicken pieces and brown for 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally.
5. 5
   Add potatoes, bell pepper, thyme, and paprika. Mix well.
6. 6
   Pour in chicken broth, stir, bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30–35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are fork-tender.
7. 7
   Taste and season as needed. Remove thyme stems and serve hot with rice, garnished with scallion and fresh thyme.