How to make Jamaican Ackee & Chicken Back!? | Deddy's Kitchen

chicken back

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while thighs are often cheaper and juicier.

ackee

Ackee is a unique ingredient; no direct substitutes.

Clean the chicken back by removing excess fat and washing it with white vinegar.

Cut the chicken back into small pieces, keeping the bones in.

Season the chicken back with crushed pimento seeds, chicken seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and all-purpose seasoning.

Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the seasoned chicken back to the skillet and cook until browned.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.

Add thyme, scallions, tomato, and pimento seeds; cook until fragrant.

Return the chicken back to the skillet and add water; simmer until chicken is tender.

Add ackee gently to the skillet and stir to combine; cook for a few minutes without breaking the ackee.

Add sliced scotch bonnet pepper for heat, adjusting to taste.

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