You can cook traditional Jamaican food faster... here's how!

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is more affordable and still creamy.

allspice

🥗Healthier: mixed spices

💰Cheaper: ground cloves

Ground cloves can mimic some flavors of allspice.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is less expensive and widely available.

Marinate the chicken with allspice, thyme, scotch bonnet peppers, garlic, ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess marinade.

Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.

In a pot, combine rice, kidney beans, coconut milk, onion, bell pepper, carrot, scallions, black pepper, and salt.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Fluff the rice with a fork and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve the grilled chicken alongside the rice and peas.

Cooking Techniques

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