#BodinePot | Bahamian Steamed Chicken

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with less intensity, while serranos are often cheaper.

Cut chicken leg quarters into pieces, leaving the skin on.

Pre-season and marinate the chicken pieces.

Heat oil in a large pot and add chicken pieces skin side down.

Cook the chicken until partially cooked and crispy on the outside.

Add onions and sweet peppers to the pot.

Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste to the pot, stirring to combine.

Add thyme and bay leaf to the pot.

Allow the mixture to simmer until the tomatoes begin to break down.

Add 1.5 cups of water to the pot to create a thick gravy.

Add the chicken pieces back into the pot and bring to a high simmer.

Taste the gravy and adjust spices as needed.

Add sliced carrots and parsley to the pot before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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