Chef Eva's #Belizean SCHEW CHICKEN in the #MabeKitchen

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and lower in sodium.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity.

Add 2 packets of cleaned thighs and drumsticks to a bowl.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon complete seasoning; toss to coat the chicken.

Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a pan and add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar; let the sugar melt to give color to the chicken.

Add the chicken skin side down into the pan.

Add onions, tomato, chili pepper, bay leaf, and habanero to the pan; sauté until tender.

Add the chicken back into the mixture and pour over diluted ricotta.

Lower the heat and let it simmer until the chicken is fully cooked.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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