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Caribbean Chicken Chilli

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Time40 Min
DifficultyDifficult
Serves1

Caribbean Chicken Chilli recipe is a Jamaican classic that's been made in households for generations. Jerky chicken flavours are created using habanero pepper and a blend of exotic spices. The flavours of the Caribbean Chicken Chilli are further accentuated by a melange of colourful vegetables added to the mix. The end result of combining our Caribbean chicken chilli ingredients and slow-cooking t ... hem is a flavourful dish that sends your tastebuds on a delicious roller coaster ride. You just can't go wrong with chilli recipes and when you prepare Caribbean chicken chilli at home, you can serve it alongside flatbread and salsa. Those who crave Caribbean Chicken Chilli restaurant-style exclaim how this recipe comes close to the original. The reason we use a variety of spices is to mimic the jerky flavour of the chicken. If you're serving this to your kids, they would love to have a side of tortilla chips with it. You can also add parmesan cheese to the recipe and play with the flavours by changing the spices. Herbs are encouraged to be used with the dish as it's versatile. For moms who like meal prepping for the weekends, this Caribbean Chicken chilli recipe can be cooked in batches and stored in the refrigerator for later use.

Nutrition Info. (per serving)

ProteinFatCarbsFibre230 Cal230 Cal230 Cal230 Cal
  • 21gProtein
  • 7gFat
  • 19gCarbs
  • 11gFibre

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Kashmiri Rajma

Kashmiri Rajma

1.5 tablespoons

Salt

Salt

0.5 teaspoons

Jamaican All Spice

Jamaican All Spice

0.5 teaspoons

Refined Oil

Refined Oil

0.5 teaspoons

Red Chilli Powder

Red Chilli Powder

0.5 teaspoons

Aromat Powder

Aromat Powder

1 pinch

Poultry

Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breasts

0.5 unit

Fruits & Vegetables

Celery

Celery

0.25 unit

Tomato

Tomato

0.5 cups

Carrot-regular

Carrot-regular

0.25 unit

Zucchini Green

Zucchini Green

0.25 unit

Capsicum Green-regular

Capsicum Green-regular

0.25 unit

Other

Water

Water

2.75 glasses

Garlic

Garlic

1 piece

Green Chillies

Green Chillies

1 unit

Pepper

Pepper

1 pinch

Jeera Powder

Jeera Powder

0.5 teaspoons

Coriander Leaves

Coriander Leaves

4 leafs

Directions
1
In a bowl, add Water, Rajma and keep for overnight soaking.
2
In a heavy bottom vessel, add soaked Rajma, Water and Salt. Cook till soft.
3
Remove the boiled Rajma to a bowl and keep aside.
4
In a bowl, mix Chicken and Jamaican Spice. Rest the mix.
5
Mash half of the boiled Rajma and keep aside for later use.
6
Heat Oil in a pan. Add chopped Garlic, Green Chillies, Celery and sauté.
7
Add Tomatoes and cook.
8
Add Black Pepper Powder, Cumin Powder, Chilli Powder, Salt, Aromat Powder, Jamaica Spices and cook for 1 min.
9
Add diced Carrots, Green Pepper, Green Zucchini and saute for some time.
10
Add boiled Rajma, Rajma Paste and saute.
11
Add Water and bring to boil.
12
Add marinated Chicken and cook till done.
13
Remove to a bowl and garnish with chopped Coriander Leaves.
Health Benefits of Caribbean Chicken Chilli
One of the best Caribbean chicken chilli benefits for your health is the blend of herbs and spices. Herbs like mint, oregano or cinnamon are anti-inflammatory and contain plant-compounds that benefit heart health. If you're adding kidney beans to your chilli, you will get a good amount of iron, phosphorus, and various antioxidants. Antioxidants in the chilli prevent oxidative stress and protect your cells from signs of premature ageing and free radical damage. Ginger eases digestion and has long been used in alternative medicinal practices to fight infections, flu, and treat nausea. This dish is a good source of healthy lean protein and fats. Fats are required by your body for regulating hormones and boosting metabolism. For a filling meal, this recipe will meet your fitness requirements as Caribbean chicken chilli calories are low. Since it's light and filling if you have room for more you can always treat yourself to seconds! Chicken breasts are not just delicious but they raise your "good cholesterol" while lowering your bad cholesterol. This is good news for those trying to eat healthier. Besides this, chicken is a good source of Vitamin A and various nutrients. This supports eye health and prevents vision deterioration as you age. Get ready to make this delicious Caribbean chicken chilli at home and have a good time with your family!

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