Perfect Chicken Pelau Recipe | Caribbean One-Pot Meal

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.

Marinate chicken with lime juice, garlic, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped onions, garlic, and thyme; cook until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add rice and stir to coat with the oil and chicken juices, cooking for 2 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and enough water to cover the rice, then add bay leaves and scotch bonnet pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

Stir in peas and diced carrots, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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