Jamaican Brown Stew with Chicken

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup onion (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 can black beans, rinsed & drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes (drained)
• 4 potatoes, boiled and diced

1. Combine chicken, curry powder, thyme, garam masala, red pepper flakes and black pepper (chicken through black pepper) in a bowl. 
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in over medium-high heat in a wide pot.
3. Brown chicken for 3-5 minutes and set aside.
4. Add 1 tbsp oil, onions and garlic and saute for 3-5 minutes, scraping up flavours from the chicken and spices.
5. Add chicken mixture, wine, beans and tomatoes.
6. Cover, reduce heat and simmer (stirring occasionally) for 20 minutes.
7. Add potatoes and continue simmering until mixture thickens and chicken is tender.

(inspired by RecipeZaar's Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken)