CHICKEN ROTI

Prep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins

Trinidad Chicken Roti- An incredible chicken meal that would excite your taste buds. Rich in spices, chickpeas and potato-So easy to make and comes together quickly.

Course: MainCuisine: CaribbeanServings: peopleCalories: 333 kcalAuthor: Immaculate Bites

Ingredients

Chicken Marinate

• 2 1/2 -3 pounds chicken skinned thighs cut in bite-sized pieces
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon curry powder

• ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

Chicken Roti

• ½ cup canola oil
• 2-3 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 large onion diced
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1- teaspoon ground nutmeg spice
• 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 fresh or dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1- teaspoon cumin spice
• 1- teaspoon white pepper.
• 1 can of chickpeas drained
• 2 cups of cubed potatoes
• 1- tablespoon bouillon chicken powder
• 3-4 cups chicken broth/water
• ½-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Place chicken in a large bowl or sauce pan
2. then add salt, garlic, thyme, white pepper and curry powder
3. Mix chicken with a spoon or with hands until they are well coated, set aside in the fridge and marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
4. When ready to cook, heat up large sauce-pan with oil, and add onions, garlic, thyme, cumin spice, all spice, smoked paprika, nutmeg and curry powder, stir occasionally for about 2-3 minutes until onions is translucent.
5. Then add chicken, stir and sauté for about 2-3 more minutes. Add chicken stock if necessary to prevent any burns
6. Next add chickpeas, chicken bouillon, potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and let it simmer until sauce thickens, it might take about 20-30 minutes.
7. Adjust for salt, pepper and stew consistency.