How to make a chicken with a okra sauce (sos kalalou ak poul).

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini provides a similar texture and is often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be made from scraps.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: none

Dried thyme is more accessible and has a longer shelf life.

Wash the chicken with fresh lime, salt, and vinegar; rinse with hot water.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken.

Add chicken base, black pepper, adobo, and seasoning salt to the chicken; mix well.

Add paprika for color and mix again.

Let the chicken marinate for 10-15 minutes.

Prepare the okra by cutting the tips off and making a small slit to prevent sliminess.

Place the marinated chicken in a pot on high heat and add a little water from the seasoning bowl; bring to a boil for about 5 minutes.

Remove the chicken while still firm to give it color later.

Add oil to the pot and cook tomato paste until it is no longer raw, about 30 seconds.

Add the chicken back into the pot to give it color.

Add the scotch bonnet without cutting holes in it for flavor.

Add the okra and cover the pot; let it cook for about 15 minutes until tender.

Turn off the heat and let the dish steam to finish cooking the vegetables.

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