How to Make Sierra Leone Pepper Chicken

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while banana peppers are milder and more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang with added health benefits, while lemon juice is often more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be a less salty alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier due to its monounsaturated fats, while canola oil is usually less expensive.

Marinate chicken quarters with black pepper, white pepper, thyme, all purpose seasoning, mustard, peanut butter, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice for at least 2 hours.

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 10-12 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onions, garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomato paste.

Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Return chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce.

Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh mint.

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