Jamaican Stew Chicken with Pumpkin Rice | A True Comfort Meal

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with fewer calories, while bell pepper adds sweetness without spice.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories, while regular milk is often more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while white sugar is often less expensive.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while thighs are more economical than breasts.

Wash and clean chicken pieces.

Add all-purpose seasoning, chicken seasoning, garlic powder, scotch bonnet powder, and green seasoning to the chicken and rub the seasoning in.

Set the chicken aside to marinate.

In a pot, combine coconut milk, garlic, pumpkin, green seasoning, and salt.

Add 2 and 1/2 cups of washed rice to the pot.

Add butter (optional) to the rice mixture.

Cook the rice on medium-high heat for 15 minutes, then reduce to low heat.

In another pot, add oil and burn some brown sugar until it reaches the desired color.

Add the marinated chicken to the pot with the brown sugar.

After about 15 minutes, add fresh tomato, potato, carrots, bell pepper, and thyme to the chicken.

Cook for about half an hour until everything is done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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