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Trinidad Chicken Roti

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Published:9/08/2020Updated:9/08/2020

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

Chicken roti

I am not going to deny that I somewhat have a love affair with Caribbean food. You name it, Jamaican curry chicken, Coconut buns/Cakes, Caribbean potato salad, salt fish fritters, not to mention Jerk Chicken, there is no denying it.

Can you believe I love Jerk Chicken so much that I have created three versions of it- Oven, Slow cooker and grilled? I could seriously live off all these tantalizing meals for the rest of my life. However, it would not be complete without throwing this Chicken Roti into the mix.

 Chicken Roti

Out of all the Caribbean meals I have tried and cooked, this Roti Chicken is by far my favorite to date.

If you truly love Caribbean food then this is a must make! And if you don’t, you still need to make it. Think healthy butter chicken, spiced up, without the copious amount of butter. Did I get you excited?

Chicken roti 

Oh Chicken Roti, How do I love thee? I wish I was eloquent enough, as a poet, to pay homage to you, but when it comes to chicken roti my mouth is full …with chunks of spicy goodness….You need to experience the spontaneous joy that this dish elicits. Hubby can’t fathom my obsession with Caribbean food. But this orgasmic chicken made him fall head over heals. chicken roti

He pretty much ate the whole thing in one sitting and was at a loss for words. The only thing that came out of his mouth was, “this is the best meal I have eaten in six months”. Really? Since then it is now part of our meal rotation. Give it a try!

 Chicken roti

 I usually add hot sauce and paprika (I love paprika) – to give it a slightly red color. I did not include this in the spice mix – only the heat seekers should go ahead with this procedure.

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You may serve with roti , rice or  paratha featured here 

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Chicken Roti

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.
4.81 from 47 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Total: 55 mins
Caribbean
Servings 5 people

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

Instructions

  • Place chicken in a large bowl or sauce pan
  • then add salt, garlic, thyme, white pepper and curry powder
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Then add chicken, stir and sauté for about 2-3 more minutes. Add chicken stock if necessary to prevent any burns
  • Next add chickpeas, chicken bouillon, potatoes, cayenne ,white pepper,  and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and let it simmer until sauce thickens, it might take about 20-30 minutes.
  • Adjust for salt, pepper and  thickness with more more broth.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 333kcal (17%)| Carbohydrates: 16g (5%)| Protein: 12g (24%)| Fat: 25g (38%)| Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)| Cholesterol: 43mg (14%)| Sodium: 580mg (25%)| Potassium: 561mg (16%)| Fiber: 4g (17%)| Sugar: 1g (1%)| Vitamin A: 720IU (14%)| Vitamin C: 11.6mg (14%)| Calcium: 62mg (6%)| Iron: 5mg (28%)
Author: Immaculate Bites
Course: Main
Cuisine: Caribbean
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Nutrition Facts
Chicken Roti
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 580mg25%
Potassium 561mg16%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 720IU14%
Vitamin C 11.6mg14%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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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.

 

 

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    1. Jeff B says

      Posted on 2/21 at 2:59PM

      Amazing!! My 4 year old absolutely loved it! He wants it in his lunch tomorrow as well. Thank you for posting!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 2/23 at 6:35PM

        Great! Thanks for the feedback.

        Reply
    2. Natasha Collier says

      Posted on 2/16 at 12:24PM

      This recipe was brilliant, thank you!

      Reply
    3. Gena says

      Posted on 2/10 at 2:52PM

      This was delicious. Perfect chicken roti recipe I will continue making it!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 2/13 at 10:22AM

        YESS!Thanks so much.

        Reply
    4. Sandra Brown says

      Posted on 1/19 at 12:51PM

      This is the first review I’ve ever given…. Mostly because I’m never really wowed, and I have to tweak. If I have to tweak, is not good. This was bang on. It had flavor, it had texture, and not one complaint. We’re a hard bunch to please. If anyone tells you they had to tweak it, they’re nuts! Fabulous recipe! Knocked it out of the park!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 1/24 at 6:05PM

        Thats’s so sweet of you. Thanks so much.

        Reply
    5. C says

      Posted on 1/17 at 11:48AM

      Just wanted to say thank you for this recipe. I always come back to it. My wife and her parents were blown away the first time I made it for them. It is a staple in our household.

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 1/18 at 6:01PM

        Glad to hear this . Thanks for taking time out to share this with us .

        Reply
    6. Kat says

      Posted on 1/15 at 8:04AM

      So I made this during the summer, and it was indeed the best thing I’d eaten in months. However…I have to wonder, is it really meant to be 1 WHOLE teaspoon of nutmeg? I had an incredibly unpleasant reaction following eating this curry (INTENSE physical anxiety/fast heartbeat), and later looked up that 1-3 tablespoons of nutmeg is considered toxic and possibly fatal. I split this curry with only one other person, and even half a teaspoon of nutmeg resulted in a pretty bad time for me.

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 1/22 at 7:54AM

        Yes it is .I make it all the time . Always remember that recipes are a guide – adjust spices or takeout as needed.

        Reply
    7. Monica M Avila says

      Posted on 1/4 at 6:56PM

      There is a Trinidadian place in town that makes a version of this with beef. Could beef be swapped out for the chicken in this recipe? If so, what cut of beef do you suggest using? And would the spice ingredients and measurements remain the same?

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 1/13 at 6:01PM

        Yes you can make that swap. I would use stew beef , cook until tender. Adjust liquid as needed. Hope this helps.

        Reply
    8. Marguerite says

      Posted on 12/18 at 5:18AM

      Recipe looks great but no instructions for making the actual roti skin

      Reply
      • Irie Mon says

        Posted on 1/5 at 8:33AM

        I’m guessing you didn’t read through the entire article. She has a direct link to making the roti https://www.africanbites.com/paratha-buss-shut/

        Reply
        • ImmaculateBites says

          Posted on 1/5 at 5:03PM

          Thanks Irie! Appreciate you taking time out to provide the link.

          Reply
    9. Carolyn Scott says

      Posted on 10/18 at 5:41PM

      Very yummy , my family loved it

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 10/18 at 7:43PM

        Glad to hear this.

        Reply
    10. AshleyD says

      Posted on 10/17 at 4:18PM

      This was delicious! Very authentic. Next time I’ll add a little fresh ginger. Thanks!!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 10/18 at 3:31PM

        Thanks for the feedback.

        Reply
    11. Mikey says

      Posted on 9/9 at 4:54AM

      This meal was one of the recipes that I went to heaps years back when my cooking skills were still finding their feet. I was searching through the site for something to use with chicken, lo and behold it came back to me.

      Happy to say it is just as good as it always has been. It struck that right level of spiciness, the chicken was tender, plus substituting sweet potato in there adds another dimension.

      Thumbs are up.

      Reply
    12. Steve says

      Posted on 9/2 at 11:51AM

      Thank you for this recipe! It is flavoured just how I wanted it and I will be coming back for this recipe whenever I want a good roti filling!!

      I found that the liquid was very watery in consistency and not at all thick, even after I cooked it for over 30 mins and added cornstarch. Do you have any recommendations? I want to be able to fill up some roti bread without a mess.

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 9/12 at 2:35PM

        Hi Steve, you might have to cook it longer in order to achieve the thick consistency you desire. About 15 minutes more .

        Reply
    13. Larissa says

      Posted on 7/15 at 1:06PM

      Hi there! I was wondering what hot sauce you add and how much you add to make it spicier as you mentioned. As well, how much paprika would you add?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 7/17 at 4:00PM

        You can use any hot sauce you have on hand. I have used a variety and they all work.

        Reply
      • Mikey says

        Posted on 9/9 at 5:01AM

        I would personally suggest “Valentina”.

        Reply
    14. Trena Bennett says

      Posted on 6/30 at 2:09PM

      Making this now. Smells so good. Going to put over rice instead.

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 6/30 at 7:58PM

        Sounds delicious :)!!

        Reply
    15. Dave says

      Posted on 6/17 at 12:21AM

      I only discovered rotis about a year ago, but my wife was born and raised here in South Africa, where they are quite common. Finding allspice was a bit of a mission but we managed to get some whole berries we could grind. We were both thrilled with how this recipe turned out. It’s pungent, spicy, and delicious. Exactly what we were craving and as good as any roti we’ve had. We’ll definitely make this again!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 6/17 at 9:08AM

        Fantastic!! I am glad you went to the trouble of finding allspice. It really does make this dish extra special. Thank you for the feedback, Dave!

        Reply
    16. Sophie says

      Posted on 6/14 at 11:33PM

      It’s rare that I find a recipe that pleases the whole family (all with very different palates) but this one is a winner! Great balance of flavours. I’m only familiar with Malaysian chicken roti (Caribbean cuisine is rare in New Zealand) but this recipe is equally delicious.
      You must eat it with traditional roti bread!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 6/15 at 7:20PM

        That’s a win in my book. Thanks for letting us us.

        Reply
    17. Maggie says

      Posted on 6/2 at 9:11PM

      It was delicious – My husband loved it! – but it turned out more curry- coloured than the lovely reddish colour in your photos. Just wondered – what you added to get that darker colour?

      Reply
      • Maggie says

        Posted on 6/2 at 9:17PM

        Wanted to add a huge thank you for this recipe… it is definitely a keeper and my husband asked if it could go on regular meal rotation! (He said like -every other day! lol. We wrapped it up in chickpea Roti- so tasty- and my kitchen smelled just heavenly!

        Reply
        • ImmaculateBites says

          Posted on 6/3 at 5:34AM

          Wow, wrapped in chickpea Roti, that must have been Delicious!!! No wonder your husband has taken a liking to this dish :). Thank you for stopping by, Maggie.

          Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 6/3 at 5:30AM

        Awesome!! I am so glad you loved it, Maggie. As for the reddish color, it is probably the paprika :).

        Reply
    18. Jim says

      Posted on 5/25 at 12:48PM

      Awesome! I was hesitant to believe this was the real deal. 10 years ago I had Roti in Barbados and never had it again but always remembered it and looked for it. Couple weeks ago I was craving that taste I remembered so well and came across this. Wow. Just wow. Super authentic from what I can tell. Making again tomorrow. Going into the dinner rotation. Ate wrapped in roti we bought from the local Bazaar. Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 5/25 at 5:04PM

        Fantastic! I am so glad you loved this recipe, Jim :). Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback.

        Reply
    19. Trina_IIX says

      Posted on 5/24 at 12:22PM

      Love this recipe, it turned out soooooo flavorful and soooooo good! My first time trying roti and the smell while it was cooking was fantastic. Delicious, thank you for sharing! I added a habanero pepper in the step with the onions to kick up the heat. Served over rice…. will keep this recipe in the dinner rotation for sure. ♥️ all of your recipes I’ve tried so far… thanks again!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 5/25 at 5:44AM

        Awesome!!! I am thrilled this was a hit with you, Trina! Thanks for the feedback!

        Reply
    20. Tim says

      Posted on 4/18 at 5:20PM

      Amazing! I don’t have access to the west Indian food in TO, because I don’t live there anymore. But this recipe is the real deal! A tad too much oil for my taste, but the spice profile is perfect!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 4/19 at 9:26AM

        Thanks for the feedback!

        Reply
    21. Ron says

      Posted on 1/23 at 11:32AM

      Fantastic recipe, its my new favorite meal.

      I make it for a meal and before the afternoon is out I have to hide a bowl or Ill not have any for my dinner.

      Thank you very much.

      Ron

      Reply
    22. Ron says

      Posted on 1/6 at 12:16PM

      I followed your recipe to the letter but some how its a bit thin, is there a way to thicken it up a little bit? I have been simmering it for 35 minutes to thicken it but its not working for me.

      Thanks
      Ron

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 1/8 at 9:25AM

        Hi Ron. Just keep simmering for a few more minutes and it will thicken. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
        • Daniel says

          Posted on 2/12 at 12:47PM

          I find if that happens just mash some of the potatoe and chickpea and its helps thicken it up.

          Reply
    23. Andrea Grantham says

      Posted on 12/8 at 9:56AM

      This is absolutely delicious! Thank you so much!

      Reply
    24. Celine says

      Posted on 11/19 at 2:47PM

      My friends and family will literally place orders with me when they know I’ll be making this curry and buss up shut. It is no joke, it is that good! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Imma says

        Posted on 11/19 at 3:36PM

        You are such a good person to take their orders haha! This makes me very happy Celine, thank you for sharing 🙂

        Reply
        • Angee says

          Posted on 4/20 at 2:58PM

          I’m Guyanese so I usually cook our version of curry but I decided to try this one and it was amazing. I am blown away by all the flavors! I halved the recipe for fewer people, but I used the whole can of chick peas because I didn’t want anything to waste. I also only used 2 tbsp of oil because when I usually make curry that’s enough. After about 25 mins when the potatoes were soft and the chicken was cooked, I removed the solid ingredients to a serving dish and turned the heat up on the stove to reduce and thicken the liquid. It came out perfect! I love trying your recipes and experiencing different versions of familiar dishes.

          Reply
    25. Jason says

      Posted on 11/13 at 9:35AM

      I made this, along with the buss up shut, yesterday and it was fantastic! I’ve lived in Trinidad and Guyana and have struggled to find any chicken and roti recipe that tastes authentic to the West Indies. This is the real deal! It was soo good and everyone who tried it loved it! So thank you for posting this 🙂

      Reply
      • Imma says

        Posted on 11/13 at 5:38PM

        Thank you Jason! I’m so glad you enjoyed 🙂

        Reply
    26. Jimi Charbonneau says

      Posted on 11/9 at 4:23PM

      The best roti I’ve ever had hands down!

      Reply
    27. Alison says

      Posted on 9/18 at 4:00AM

      This was amazing! Whole family enjoyed. First time visiting your site but will for sure be long back for more

      Reply
    28. Darlene says

      Posted on 8/24 at 6:20PM

      Can I use regular paprika instead of smoked? I love your recipes I have made many of your recipes and they are also great.

      Reply
      • imma africanbites says

        Posted on 8/25 at 10:06PM

        Yes, you can. Enjoy!

        Reply
        • Tomas says

          Posted on 2/9 at 3:38PM

          How can I make this vegetarian? Have some Jamaican friends who don’t eat pork and beef and chicken. What’s a good replacement to make this vegetarian and still taste just as good? I used your recipe and it’s phenomenal. I’d love to share it with my friends in the future

          Reply
          • imma africanbites says

            Posted on 2/10 at 11:32PM

            Hi Tomas. I haven’t tried the vegan version for this yet, however, I’ve read online how others use potatoes and chickpeas to make it vegan. Hope this helps.

            Reply
      • Josephine says

        Posted on 4/15 at 2:02PM

        When you make this with the buss up shut, do you fill with chicken, then fold/wrap, and then you’re done? Is there anything else you do for the wrap version of this?

        Reply
    29. Sarah Davies says

      Posted on 6/30 at 6:08PM

      Oh my goodness. Just made your chicken roti and it was the best i have ever tasted – not saying that because I made it but saying that because they was the tastiest that I have ever had. The recipe was perfect. I even added some hot sauce to it.

      Reply
    30. Tristan says

      Posted on 6/23 at 2:44PM

      I love this recipe. I’ve tweaked a little each time I make it, yet the core recipe is the real deal. Wonderful .

      Reply
    31. Kathleen L. says

      Posted on 5/1 at 6:20AM

      I made this, along with your buss up shuh paratha, for dinner last night and it was amazing! Totally made me think of all the times I was in Barbados. I will definitely be making this again and again and again.

      Reply
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