Belizean Food: Popular Dishes To Try in Belize

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

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

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot; sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Return chicken to the pot and sprinkle with thyme and bay leaves.

Pour in red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.

Add chicken stock to cover the chicken; bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat; cook for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Add mushrooms and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

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