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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.
Course Main
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 5 people
Calories 333kcal
Author Imma

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

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 5mg