Geera Chicken

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeños provide heat without the extreme spiciness of scotch bonnet.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more affordable and remain juicy during cooking.

cumin

💰Cheaper: ground coriander

Ground coriander offers a similar warm flavor profile.

Cut chicken into small pieces, or use chicken breast or bony pieces like neck and gizzard.

Add about 2 tablespoons of green seasoning, a generous amount of salt, black pepper, and about 1 teaspoon of grated ginger to the chicken.

Add about 2 teaspoons of curry powder and all the chopped scallions to the chicken.

Mix all ingredients to combine and marinate for 30 to 45 minutes.

Heat about 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a pot over medium-high heat.

Add chopped onion and fry until translucent.

Add chopped hot pepper, garlic, and pimento peppers; cook for about 1.5 minutes.

Add marinated chicken to the pot and cook for a few minutes until it releases some liquid.

Reduce heat to medium-low and let the liquids reduce for about 10 minutes.

Add enough water to cover the chicken and cover the pot; cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, add about 1.5 tablespoons of cumin and let it reduce with the cover off.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more cumin if desired.

Let it reduce further to achieve the desired gravy consistency.

Cooking Techniques

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