How to make Haitian style fried chicken

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with fewer calories, while bell pepper provides sweetness.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a healthier option, while vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be more affordable.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Turn stove on high to warm up the chicken.

Once warmed, turn down to low and cover with a lid.

Prepare a salad with grape tomatoes, julienned purple onions, mango, avocado, and grilled corn.

Squeeze half a lime over the salad to prevent browning of avocado.

Make a dressing with vinegar, black pepper, salt, olive oil, and honey, then mix and taste.

Set the salad aside once mixed.

Remove chicken from its cooking liquid to avoid splattering when frying.

Fry the chicken in hot oil until cooked through.

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