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Geera Chicken

Cultural Context

Geera Chicken is a beloved dish in Trinidad and Tobago, showcasing the island's rich culinary heritage influenced by African, Indian, and Spanish flavors. Traditionally served at family gatherings and celebrations, this dish highlights the use of cumin, a spice that reflects the island's diverse cultural tapestry. Today, Geera Chicken is enjoyed not only in Trinidad but also by Caribbean communities worldwide, often accompanied by rice or roti for a hearty meal.

TrinidadianTTmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken
2 teaspoons cumin (jira)
4 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon ginger
1 scotch bonnet pepper
2 tablespoons green seasoning
5 leaves carapule (curry leaf)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeños provide heat without the extreme spiciness of scotch bonnet.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more affordable and remain juicy during cooking.

cumin

💰Cheaper: ground coriander

Ground coriander offers a similar warm flavor profile.

1

Season the chicken with cumin, garlic, onion, ginger, pimento pepper, and green seasoning.

2

Toast the cumin seeds in a pan to release their oils and enhance flavor.

3

Grind the toasted cumin seeds using a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder.

4

Massage the ground cumin into the chicken to ensure even flavor distribution.

5

Heat vegetable oil in a pot and add the chicken to sear without covering it to avoid steaming.

6

Cook the chicken until it develops a nice color.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Cumin ChickenGeera Pollo

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