BEST TRINI STYLE CHICKEN PELAU/ MIX UP RICE RECIPE

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Jalapeños provide heat with a milder flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining similar flavor.

Season the cut-up chicken with salt, black pepper, oyster sauce, and fresh green seasoning, mixing well.

Heat 6-8 tablespoons of oil in a pot until hot.

Add 2 1/2 cups of rice and 8 tablespoons of sugar to the oil, stirring until the rice is coated and caramelized to a dark brown color.

Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and brown it.

Incorporate diced onion, minced garlic, minced carrot, minced pimentos, and diced tomatoes into the pot, cooking for a few minutes.

Pour in water to cover the chicken and rice mixture, then add the pigeon peas.

Add coconut milk to the pot, stirring to combine.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, simmering until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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