How to make Haitian Chicken Breast

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

Wash chicken breasts with fresh lime and vinegar, adding a pinch of salt; let sit for about 10 minutes.

Rinse chicken with hot water and squeeze fresh lime over it.

Marinate chicken for about 30 minutes while preparing rice.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add tomato sauce to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute.

Add marinated chicken breasts to the skillet, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes on each side.

Add scotch bonnet pepper and cloves to the skillet.

Pour hot water into the skillet to create a sauce; cook for another 5 to 10 minutes on medium heat.

Add onions and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes before serving.

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