Xav’s Chicken Pilau

Trinidad chicken pilau

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Marinate the washed and dried chicken thighs with the olive oil, ketchup, green seasoning, green onion, white onion and tomato. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, overnight is recommended.

Step 2

Heat up some oil in a pan, then add some brown sugar and mix until it becomes darker (2/3 mins on medium heat). Add the chicken with all the marinade and cook for 10 minutes uncovered. Stirring regularly.

Step 3

Add the carrot and pigeons peas, then cook for 5 minutes. Then season the thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the washed rice and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in the coconut milk & water, mix well. Bring to a boil, lower the heat then cover and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 5

After 10 minutes, uncover and stir well. Re - cover and cook for a further 20 minutes. Finally, add in some fresh cilantro and chopped green onions, mix well and serve!