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Trinidad Chicken Roti

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Author: Imma Published:1/27/2015Updated:4/01/2021
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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.
4.89 from 80 votes
Prep: 15 minutes mins
Cook: 40 minutes mins
Total: 55 minutes 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: Imma
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. 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
  2. Dave says

    Posted on 6/17 at 12:21AM

    5 stars
    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
  3. Sophie says

    Posted on 6/14 at 11:33PM

    5 stars
    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
  4. Maggie says

    Posted on 6/2 at 9:11PM

    5 stars
    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

      5 stars
      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.

    • 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
  5. 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
  6. Trina_IIX says

    Posted on 5/24 at 12:22PM

    5 stars
    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
  7. Tim says

    Posted on 4/18 at 5:20PM

    5 stars
    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
  8. 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
  9. 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.

  10. Andrea Grantham says

    Posted on 12/8 at 9:56AM

    5 stars
    This is absolutely delicious! Thank you so much!

    Reply
  11. 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

        5 stars
        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.

  12. Jason says

    Posted on 11/13 at 9:35AM

    5 stars
    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
  13. Jimi Charbonneau says

    Posted on 11/9 at 4:23PM

    The best roti I’ve ever had hands down!

    Reply
  14. Alison says

    Posted on 9/18 at 4:00AM

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

    Reply
  15. 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

      • 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.

    • Josephine says

      Posted on 4/15 at 2:02PM

      5 stars
      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
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