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caribbean curry bowl homemade recipe

Viral Caribbean Curry Bowl Homemade Recipe

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A vibrant Caribbean curry bowl homemade recipe with tender chicken, sweet potatoes, colorful vegetables, warm curry spices, and creamy coconut milk for bold island flavor.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 tablespoons Caribbean or Jamaican curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, optional

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes.
  3. Dice the onion into small pieces.
  4. Seed and chop the red bell pepper.
  5. Mince the garlic and fresh ginger finely.
  6. Juice the limes until you have 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice.
  7. Measure the curry powder and turmeric into small bowls.
  8. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  9. Add the diced onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  10. Add the minced garlic and ginger.
  11. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
  12. Add curry powder and turmeric.
  13. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously to bloom the spices.
  14. Pour in 1/4 cup coconut milk and stir to form a paste-like base.
  15. Add the chicken cubes and stir to coat evenly with the curry mixture.
  16. Cook for 6 minutes until the outside of the chicken turns opaque and lightly browned.
  17. Add the cubed sweet potatoes and stir well.
  18. Pour in the remaining coconut milk and vegetable broth.
  19. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  20. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  21. Stir in the red bell pepper chunks.
  22. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  23. Add the fresh spinach and stir for 2 minutes until wilted.
  24. Remove from heat.
  25. Stir in the fresh lime juice.
  26. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  27. Remove the Scotch bonnet pepper before serving if used whole.
  28. Ladle into bowls while hot.
  29. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
  30. Serve over rice, quinoa, or with warm naan bread.

Notes

Bloom the curry powder and turmeric before adding the chicken, use full-fat coconut milk for the richest sauce, and add lime juice at the end to brighten the Caribbean curry bowl homemade recipe.

  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Caribbean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg