Black Eye Peas Chicken Pelau | Trini Ole Years Cook Up/Traditions | Trinidad | Caribbean

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option while chicken thighs are more affordable.

Season the chicken pieces with green seasoning, paprika, and all-purpose seasoning; mix well to coat.

Let the chicken marinate for as long as possible or cook immediately after seasoning.

In a large pot, add vegetable oil and brown sugar over low medium heat until the sugar caramelizes, resembling cake batter.

Add a little ketchup to the pot and stir.

Add the marinated chicken to the pot and stir to coat with the caramelized sugar.

Cook the chicken for about 5 to 10 minutes until it releases its juices and those juices evaporate.

Add the parboiled rice to the pot and stir to coat the rice with the color from the sugar.

Pour in water and coconut milk; the more coconut milk, the richer the flavor.

When the rice is halfway cooked, add the carrots, onions, and canned black eyed peas; stir to combine.

Cook on low medium heat, adding water as necessary to prevent sticking, until the rice is cooked to your liking.

Add golden red butter and adjust seasoning with more all-purpose seasoning if needed before serving.

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