Homemade Fries and Grilled Chicken | Hubby's Dinner | Trinidad

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Thighs are juicier and more flavorful, while bone-in pieces are often less expensive.

Wash and scrub the potatoes, leaving the skin on.

Cut the potatoes into strips, aiming for equal sizes.

Soak the cut potatoes in water to break down starch for crispiness, for at least an hour.

Debone the chicken breasts and remove the skin.

Cut the chicken breasts into small, equal-sized cubes.

Wash the chicken pieces with lime and place them in a bowl.

Add barbecue seasoning, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil to the chicken and toss to coat.

Set the seasoned chicken aside to marinate.

Prepare a sauce by mixing water, ketchup, pepper sauce, and soy sauce in a bowl.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the marinated chicken pieces.

Cook the chicken for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked.

Add the prepared sauce to the chicken and toss for a minute before removing from heat.

Drain the soaked potatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Heat oil in a deep pan and add the dried potato strips to the hot oil.

Fry the potatoes for a few minutes until fully cooked and golden brown, checking doneness by breaking a piece.

Remove the fries from the oil and drain on a paper towel.

Season the fries with garlic powder and all-purpose seasoning, tossing to coat evenly.

Plate the homemade fries and grilled chicken for serving.

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