Chicken Pelau Recipe

Name: Chicken Pelau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs chicken (breasts or thighs); 2 limes; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, -crushed; 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons oil; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 cups hot water; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 (19 ounce) can pigeon peas (or green peas); 2 cups carrots; 4 tablespoons raisins; 2 cups rice (NOT INSTANT!); 1 hot pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs chicken (breasts or thighs)
2 limes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 garlic cloves, -crushed
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons oil
4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups hot water
2 cups coconut milk
1 (19 ounce) can pigeon peas (or green peas)
2 cups carrots
4 tablespoons raisins
2 cups rice (NOT INSTANT!)
1 hot pepper (optional)

1
Rinse chicken and rub with lime.
2
In a large bowl: add salt, black pepper, garlic, half of the brown sugar, and half of the worcestershire sauce to chicken, then set aside (the longer you let it sit, the better the flavor!).
3
Heat oil in large deep pot. When hot, sprinkle in remaining brown sugar. Once sugar begins to bubble, add chicken and coat well until chicken is nicely browned.
4
Add carrots, rice, hot pepper, water and coconut milk. Mix well. Cover tightly and cook on very low heat 30-45 mins until rice is almost fully cooked. Do not stir while cooking.
5
Add pigeon peas and raisins. Continue cooking on low heat 10-15 mins until rice is fully cooked. Add additional worcestershire sauce to taste.
6
VARIATION: pork or beef can be used instead of chicken.

863

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs chicken (breasts or thighs), 2 limes, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pelau falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Pelau

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