Haitian Recipes: Easy Haitian Chicken Recipe | Vyann Poul

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while banana peppers are milder and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with good fats, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while pork can be a cheaper protein option.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade vegetable broth is lower in sodium, while water with seasonings is cost-effective.

Marinate chicken with lime juice, garlic, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add marinated chicken to the pot; brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and add tomatoes, thyme, black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Add carrots; cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until carrots are tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

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