Delicious Creole Chicken in Sauce Recipe (Haitian Inspired Poulè nan sòs)

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive than breasts.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be pricier.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is healthier, while bouillon is a budget-friendly option.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic some flavors of bay leaves.

Wash your hands thoroughly before cooking.

Clean the chicken with vinegar and set it aside.

Prepare a spice mix including fresh ginger, 2 cloves of garlic, black pepper, white pepper, smoked paprika, cloves, bay leaves, lime juice, and sea salt.

Mix the spices with the chicken using your hands to ensure even coating.

Let the seasoned chicken sit for 1-2 hours to allow flavors to penetrate.

Add a bit of oil to a pot and heat it up before adding the chicken.

Cover the pot and let the chicken sweat for a few minutes before adding water.

Cook the chicken for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the type of chicken used.

After cooking, strain the liquid from the chicken to use for the sauce.

Use the oil from the strained chicken liquid to brown the chicken pieces in a skillet.

Monitor the chicken as it browns, adding some of the reserved sauce to keep it moist and flavorful.

Continue to brown the chicken until it has a nice color and is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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