Jamaican Chicken Patties| How to make Jamaican Chicken Patties|Jamaican Patty Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat, while bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour is often cheaper.

Add chicken breasts to boiling water with salt and black pepper; cover and cook on low flame for 12-15 minutes.

Remove chicken from water and slice it while hot; shred the chicken using forks to desired size.

In a pot, heat vegetable oil and add 2 tablespoons of curry powder, stirring on low flame.

Add minced garlic and then the shredded chicken, stirring to combine with the curry.

Add a little water, all-purpose seasoning, chicken seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Add scotch bonnet pepper and more water; let it cook for 5 minutes before turning off the heat.

In a bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 4 tablespoons of vegetable shortening, 4 tablespoons of margarine, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 1/4 tablespoons of turmeric powder.

Gradually add very cold water while mixing until a soft dough forms; cover and let sit for 30 minutes.

Dust a surface with flour, roll out the dough, and divide it before rolling.

Apply egg whites to the patties using a spoon before baking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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