How To Make Trini Chicken Pelau | Foodie Nation

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Coconut cream is richer, while the milk mixture is more budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeño offers a similar heat level with easier availability.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over high heat.

Add about 1/2 cup of brown sugar evenly across the pot to caramelize.

Wait about 3 minutes until the sugar starts to bubble and turn a dark color.

Add seasoned chicken to the pot and stir to coat in the caramelized sugar.

Cover the pot and let the chicken cook on high heat for about 8 minutes.

After 8 minutes, check the chicken for color and doneness.

Add rice to the pot and stir to combine with the chicken and sugar.

Add coconut powder mixed with water to the pot until everything is submerged.

Scrape the bottom of the pot to incorporate caramelized bits into the mixture.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.

Add carrots to the pot and stir them in, allowing them to cook with the rice.

Season with salt to taste before serving.

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