Haitian BBQ Chicken Meal Recipe

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

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

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

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

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier due to its monounsaturated fats, while canola oil is cost-effective.

Season one side of the chicken with Cajun seasoning, ground pepper, and garlic powder.

Marinate chicken overnight with the seasonings.

Pour the marinade sauce over the chicken and add one cup of water.

Boil the chicken for about 10 to 15 minutes until half-cooked.

Transfer the chicken to a baking pan.

Bake the chicken in the oven at 375°F.

Prepare the sauce using the chicken marinade, chopped onions, and red bell pepper, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.

In a pan, add oil and fry mixed veggies and apes.

Add a Maggie cube, salt, and coconut milk to the veggies.

Add water and butter, then bring to a boil before adding jasmine rice.

Cover and steam the rice for 10 to 15 minutes.

Check the chicken and coat it with Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce.

Chop onions and sprinkle over the chicken before baking for another 10 to 15 minutes.

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