Trinidad Pelau Chicken and Pigeon Peas

Name: Trinidad Pelau Chicken and Pigeon Peas
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 155 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: African,Caribbean,Indian,Latin,South American
Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons green seasoning; 2 teaspoons grated garlic; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or canola oil; 3 tablespoons cane sugar, or brown sugar; 2 cups parboiled rice, washed and drained; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper; 2 cups canned pigeon peas; 1 cup diced carrots, optional; 2 cups fresh coconut milk; 2 cups chicken stock, or water; 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, white and green parts

Trini pelau chicken and pigeon peas is a traditional one-pot rice dish often prepared for gatherings.

⭐ 4 (173 reviews) Prep: 35 minCook: 60 minTotal: 155 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree Lunch

Cuisine Tags:

African Caribbean Indian Latin South American

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Instructions

Marinate chicken with green seasoning, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle cane sugar into the hot oil; let it melt and slightly darken. Immediately add marinated chicken, stir to coat, and cook for 7-10 minutes.
Add rice and peas, stir, and cook for 3 minutes.
Add onion, red bell pepper, pigeon peas, and carrots (if using); cook for 1 minute.
Pour in coconut milk and chicken stock or water. Season, add a whole Scotch bonnet pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, partially remove the lid and continue to boil for 7-8 minutes.
Cover fully, reduce heat to low, and cook for 25-30 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
Fold in green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 705 kcal

Carbohydrate: 43 g

Cholesterol: 278 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 63 g

Saturated Fat: 13 g

Sodium: 783 mg

Sugar: 10 g

Fat: 31 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g