30 Minutes Curry Chicken

This 30-Minute Curry Chicken is a rich, flavorful dish that brings bold Caribbean spices and comforting goodness to your table in no time. Made with tender chicken, fresh herbs, and a blend of warm seasonings like curry, paprika, and nutmeg, this recipe is perfect for busy days when you still want a home-cooked meal full of flavor.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts. cut in desired sizes,
  • 1 cup baby carrots or diced regular carrots
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • ½ green and red bell peppers sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper with seeds minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 tsps. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp creole seasoning
  • 2 tsp sazon seasoning
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 tbsp. curry powder. divided 2and1
  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder divided 1n1
  • ½ stick of butter
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • ¾ cup water or low sodium chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Wash and cut chicken, remove any excess fat, if there is any. Season chicken with all dry seasonings, leaving 1 tbsp of curry powder and ½ tbsp turmeric. Cover and marinade at least 30 minutes. Heat olive oil and add garlic and onion, sauté for 2 minutes, add bell peppers and carrots stir well to combine. Cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly, add the liquid, thyme and rosemary stir well to combine, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes. Add the butter and stir well till butter melts
  2. Tip: You can choose to add potatoes as well. Peel and diced 3 potatoes, add at the time yo add the carrots.

Notes

This 30-Minute Curry Chicken is a rich, flavorful dish that brings bold Caribbean spices and comforting goodness to your table in no time. Made with tender chicken, fresh herbs, and a blend of warm seasonings like curry, paprika, and nutmeg, this recipe is perfect for busy days when you still want a home-cooked meal full of flavor.
The chicken is marinated, then simmered with onions, garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper, and carrots in a savory, buttery curry sauce that’s both hearty and satisfying. Fresh thyme and rosemary add depth, while the curry creates that signature island flavor we all love.
Quick, easy, and packed with bold taste, this dish pairs perfectly with rice and is ideal for weeknight dinners or when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. 🍛🍗