Jamaican Tagine Chicken
A hearty and aromatic dish with a Caribbean twist, featuring the flavors of gingered galangal and jamaican spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighsCut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- ●2 inches Gingered galangalSliced
- ●2 teaspoons Jamaican spicesGround
- ●2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1/4 cup KhaChopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- ● Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium and add the sliced galangal. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the Jamaican spices and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Return the chicken to the pot and add the coconut milk.
- 8
Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- 9
Stir in the chopped kha and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with additional kha if desired.