Grenadian Oil Down with Chicken & Pigtials|

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and easier to find.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork is often less expensive and adds a different flavor.

breadfruit

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Potatoes are widely available and provide a similar texture.

Marinate the chicken and pigtails with diced pimento pepper, onion, minced garlic, cilantro, scallion, thyme, green seasoning, black pepper, turmeric, and cumin.

Prepare the vegetables: chop the callaloo, carrots, string beans, okra, green bananas, and pumpkin.

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil and sauté the marinated chicken and pigtails until browned.

Add the prepared vegetables to the pot along with the breadfruit and coconut milk.

Stir in saffron powder and enough water to cover the ingredients.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

For the dumplings, mix flour and salt, then gradually add water until a dough forms. Shape into dumplings and add to the pot during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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