How to Make Grenadian Chicken Pelau | Caribbean Comfort Food

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned pinto beans

Canned pinto beans are often less expensive and still add protein.

Open the meal kit package and review the ingredients.

Preheat a large pot on medium-high heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pot.

Add brown sugar to the hot oil and stir for 45 seconds until it melts and starts to froth and bubble.

Add seasoned chicken to the burnt sugar and stir to coat the chicken.

Cook the chicken for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

While the chicken cooks, prepare the salad by adding lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and carrot to a deep bowl.

Drizzle salad dressing over the salad ingredients and mix well.

Return to the chicken and add diced garlic, diced green and white onion, mixed peas, and thyme to the pot.

Cook for 1 minute, stirring to combine.

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