Jamaican Chicken Curry

Ingredients

Flour, all-purpose8 cups
Salt, kosher3 teaspoons
Pepper1 teaspoon
Paprika1 teaspoon
Ginger, powdered½ teaspoon
Chicken, drumsticks, cooked, with meat and skin(about 23¼ pounds raw)100 each
Red peppers, large(about 12 pounds)33 each
Garlic cloves, fresh, minced4 each
Onions, white, diced6 pounds
Curry powder1½ cups
Thyme (dried leaves)¾ cup
Oil, vegetable3 cups
Tomatoes, diced, drained5 #10 cans
Raisins(optional)2 pounds

Instructions

COOK THE RAW CHICKEN:

  1. Mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and ginger in a shallow bowl.
  2. Toss the raw chicken drumsticks in seasoned flour to lightly coat them. Shake off the excess and transfer it to a baking sheet. Bake at 350 °F.

MAKE THE CURRY:

  1. Wash fresh produce thoroughly under running water to remove dirt and other contaminants.
  2. Sauté garlic, onions, and peppers in oil until soft. Add tomatoes, curry, thyme, and cooked chicken. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, and transfer to serving pans. If desired, add raisins to mixture before serving.