Jamaican Curried Chicken

2 medium sized frying chickens cut up and boned

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic -- chopped

2 scallions -- chopped

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 teaspoon allspice

1 1 inch piece ginger -- peeled and finely

-- chopped 1 cup coconut milk

2 large potatoes -- peeled and diced

6 cups up to ...

8 cups steamed rice

mango chutney -- garnish

coconut milk -- garnish

yogurt -- garnish