🇹🇹 Trinidad Chicken Pelau | Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: habanero pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Habanero offers similar heat, while jalapeño is milder and cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

Marinate chicken with garlic, onion powder, chicken seasoning, chicken bouillon, black pepper, seasoned salt, and complete seasoning; mix well and set aside to marinate for a few hours or overnight.

In a pot, add oil and brown sugar; allow the sugar to caramelize.

Add marinated chicken to the pot and toss well to coat with caramelized sugar; cover and simmer until juices are released.

Leave the lid off to allow moisture to evaporate before adding herbs and aromatics; mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add carrots, pumpkin, peas, and washed rice; mix well to combine.

Pour in coconut milk and add seasoning to taste; stir.

Add chicken broth and hot peppers; cover and simmer on medium-low heat until rice is tender, stirring periodically to prevent burning.

Adjust cooking time for desired moisture level; garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

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