Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 bone-in, skinless chicken breast halves (10 to 12 ounces each), halved crosswise

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1 medium onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 tablespoons curry powder (preferably Jamaican)

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

4 carrots, thinly sliced

1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed

Cooked white rice, for serving

Preparation

In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in two batches, brown chicken, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, garlic, cumin, curry, thyme, and 1/2 cup water and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add carrots, coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, and chicken with any accumulated juices. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover partially, and cook until chicken is cooked through and carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peas. Serve curry over rice.