Seasoning Chicken the Bajan Way.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

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

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offer a similar flavor at a lower cost.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is more economical.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Clean the chicken, ensuring the cavity is nice and clean.

Make deep cuts into the breast area of the chicken.

Stuff seasoning into the deep cuts to ensure the meat is well seasoned.

Leave the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

Cooking Techniques

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