Chicken Pelau Recipe

Name: Chicken Pelau Recipe
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs skin and fat removed; 2 tbsp green seasoning; 1 packet Sazon; 2 tbsp Adobo seasoning; 1/2 yellow onion; 3 stalks green onion (scallion), roughly chopped; 1/4 tsp liquid browning optional; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 large carrot, diced (about 1/2 cup); 1 can green pigeon peas, rinsed and drained (or canned lentils); 2 cups chicken stock (more if needed); 2 cups long grain rice washed and strained; 1/2 cup coconut milk room temperature; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil (e.g. canola); 1 tsp Golden Ray butter (or salted butter) optional; chopped cilantro and green onions, for garnish

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:40min

Learn how to make the perfect Chicken Pelau Recipe with this step-by-step guide. This Caribbean dish is full of flavor and easy to make. Impress your friends and family with your cooking skills today!

Updated at: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:38:35 GMT