Curry Chicken Roti – A Caribbean-Inspired Comfort Food Classic
Curry Chicken Roti is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken simmered in aromatic coconut curry sauce, wrapped in warm soft roti flatbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean / Indian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 large roti flatbreads
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs and brown about 5 minutes per side.
- Pour in coconut milk, chicken broth, and brown sugar. Stir well.
- Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it, then return it to the skillet.
- Stir in chopped cilantro.
- Warm roti and fill with curry chicken mixture before serving.
Notes
- Add diced potatoes for a heartier filling.
- Use extra chili for more heat.
- Serve with cucumber salad or rice on the side.