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CHICKEN PELAU

  • Preparation time
    50 min
  • Difficulty
    Intermediate
  • Number of servings
    8

Chicken Pelau is a popular one-pot dish originating from the Caribbean, particularly Trinidad and Tobago. It is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines chicken, rice, and a variety of vegetables and spices. The chicken is typically seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices such as thyme, garlic, and paprika, then browned to develop a rich flavor. The rice is then added to the pot along with vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and pigeon peas. Coconut milk is often used to cook the rice, giving it a creamy and slightly sweet taste. The dish is slow-cooked until the flavors meld together, resulting in a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients
MAGGI® COCONUT MILK POWDER PRSM 12X1KG
  • 2 LBS CHICKEN PARTS
  • 2 TSP MAGGI® SEASON-UP CHICKEN
  • 1 CUP ONION, MINCED
  • 1 TBSP GARLIC, MINCED
  • 1 TBSP VEGETABLE OIL
  • 2 TBSP BROWN SUGAR, DIVIDED
  • 2 CUPS RICE
  • ½ CUP CARROT, PEELED & DICED
  • 1½ CUP GREEN PEAS, COOKED
  • 3 CUPS WATER
  • ⅓ CUP MAGGI® COCONUT MILK POWDER
  • 1 EA SCOTCH BONNET PEPPER (OPTIONAL)
Preparation
  • 1
    Clean chicken and cut into small pieces. Season with MAGGI® Season-Up Chicken, onion, and garlic.
  • 2
    Heat oil in a large pot, add brown sugar. When sugar has caramelized, add chicken, and stir to coat completely with caramelized sugar. Cover and cook chicken on medium high heat for 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Add rice, carrot, and green peas. Combine water and MAGGI® Coconut Milk Powder and add to the pot. Top with hot pepper.
  • 4
    Bring to a boil, cover pot tightly and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes.
  • 5
    Remove hot pepper. Serve with Green Salad.