Irresistible Grenadian Chicken and Mashed Potatoes

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with fewer calories, while banana peppers are milder and more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is a budget-friendly alternative.

Wash chicken in vinegar water and lime.

Chop Chad Beni, cilantro, thyme, onion, bell peppers, garlic, and spring onions.

Season chicken with dried basil, salt, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix well and let marinate.

Prepare coloring by heating oil and adding sugar until browned.

Add marinated drumsticks to the coloring and coat well.

Add remaining chopped seasonings and allow to cook with steam and a little water.

Add rosemary, bay leaf, cinnamon, and carrots to the pot.

Add ketchup and water; allow to simmer until desired consistency is reached.

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender; drain.

Mash potatoes while hot, adding dried basil, dried parsley, and coconut oil; mix well.

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