Poulet Extraordinaire/ Best Chicken Recipe

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with fewer calories, while green bell pepper provides a milder flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cube

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and using water with bouillon cubes is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, and vinegar is often less expensive.

Marinate chicken with lime juice, garlic, thyme, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; add onion and bell pepper to the skillet.

Sauté vegetables until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, scotch bonnet pepper, and bay leaves.

Return chicken to the skillet and pour in chicken broth.

Add carrots and potatoes; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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