Best 5 Caribbean Chicken Pepper Pot Recipes

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Discover the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with our comprehensive guide to creating the perfect Caribbean Chicken Pepper Pot. This traditional dish is a delightful blend of aromatic spices, succulent chicken, and a medley of vegetables. While pepper pot is commonly associated with Trinidad and Tobago, variations of this delectable stew are enjoyed throughout the Caribbean region. With its complex flavors and versatility, this article will equip you with everything you need to prepare a mouthwatering Caribbean Chicken Pepper Pot that will transport your taste buds to the heart of the islands.

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CARIBBEAN PEPPER POT WITH CHICKEN & SHRIMP



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This is a one dish meal, with lots of good vegetables in it. The Scotch Bonnet is a hot pepper, so if you can't find one use a habanero or jalepeno.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Stew

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 chicken thighs, bone in, skinless
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to season chicken
black pepper, freshly ground
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 lb kale, stemmed, leaves chopped
1 lb sweet potato, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced into 3/4 inch half-moons
4 ounces okra, trimmed, halved lengthwise
2 bay leaves
1 scotch bonnet pepper, pierced (If you like it spicy, dice it up)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup light coconut milk
8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Pat the chicken dry, and season with some salt and pepper. Add the chicken, smooth side down, to the pan and cook until brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pot, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the allspice and tomatoes and cook until the juices are almost evaporated.
  • Add the chicken stock, chicken thighs, kale, sweet potatoes, okra, bay leaves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, Scotch Bonnet, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, uncovered until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and the shrimp and simmer until the shrimp turn pale pink and are firm but not tough and rubbery. (About 2 minutes. They should look like a C, not an O).
  • Ladle the stew into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.5, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 173, Sodium 1246.2, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 11.3, Protein 39

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN PEPPER POT



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 heaping teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup tomato paste
Freshly ground black pepper
8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
3 1/2 cups water
1 Scotch bonnet chile, pierced (if you like it really hot, mince it)
8 ounces fresh okra, trimmed, halved crosswise
3 thick sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), each cut into 4 rounds with skin on
1 bunch collard greens (about 1 pound), stems removed, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a 7-liter pressure cooker over medium heat. Stir in the oil, onion, bay leaves, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, the allspice, and thyme; cook, uncovered, until soft, about 8 minutes. Increase the heat to high, stir in the tomato paste, and cook, stirring and scraping, until it turns brick red, about 2 minutes.
  • Season the chicken with some salt and black pepper, to taste, and add it to the pot, turning to coat with the tomato and onion. Stir in the water, then add the chile, okra, potatoes, and collard greens in that order. You don't need to stir--the collards will cook down and keep everything moist as the cooker comes up to pressure. Close the pressure cooker lid and bring the pressure up to high (which can take up to 10 minutes), then reduce the heat, if necessary, to maintain an even pressure for 7 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and press the pressure indicator stem until no more steam comes out. Carefully open the pot. Remove and discard bay leaves. Ladle the stew into bowls and serve.

SPICY CHICKEN AND SHRIMP COCONUT STEW



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Simmer chicken and sweet potatoes in a fiery, aromatic broth packed with vegetables until tender. Stir in coconut milk and shrimp for a rich, hearty stew that pulls inspiration from the classic Jamaican Pepper Pot stew.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to season chicken
Freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup canned chopped tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium canned or homemade
1 bunch kale (about 1/2 pound), stemmed, leaves chopped
2 thick sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and sliced into 3/4-inch half-moons
4 ounces fresh okra, trimmed, halved lengthwise
2 bay leaves
1 Scotch bonnet chile, pierced (if you like it very spicy, mince it) *see Cook's Note
1/2 heaping teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup light coconut milk
8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Pat the chicken dry, and season with some salt and pepper. Add the chicken, smooth side down, to the pan and cook until brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Add the onion and garlic to the pot, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the allspice and tomatoes and cook until the juices are almost evaporated. Add the chicken broth, kale, sweet potatoes, okra, bay leaves, the 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, Scotch bonnet, and thyme. Bring the liquid to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and the shrimp and simmer until the shrimp turn pale pink and are firm but not tough and rubbery, about 2 minutes. Ladle the stew into warm bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 30 grams

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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With just a few things done ahead of time, your dinner can be a breeze.

Provided by Marcy Dzurisin

Categories     Salad

Time 2h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup teriyaki marinade sauce
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup honey
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
¾ pound mixed salad greens
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
4 cups corn tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a bowl, and cover with the teriyaki marinade sauce. Marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • In a small bowl mix the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro. Cover salsa, and refrigerate.
  • In a small bowl, mix the mustard, honey, sugar, oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Cover dressing, and refrigerate.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
  • Arrange mixed salad greens on plates. Spoon some of the salsa over each salad, and sprinkle with 1/4 of the pineapple chunks. Break tortilla chips into large chunks, and sprinkle over salads. Lay some of the grilled chicken strips on each salad. Finally, drizzle dressing over each salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.9 calories, Carbohydrate 68.8 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1561.1 mg, Sugar 44.2 g

CARIBBEAN PEPPERPOT



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This pepperpot recipe is the one most used in the Eastern Caribbean, but recipes vary greatly from island to island. In Jamaica it is a soup, in Guyana the basis is chicken or oxtail with sugar, cassareep and chillies added. From Caribbean Cooking For Pleasure by Mary Slater

Provided by jenny butt

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h10m

Yield 1 pot, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces salt pork
8 ounces salt beef
500 g fresh meat
3 3/4 cups cold water
1 teaspoon salt
6 spinach leaves (or callaloo leaves & stems) or 6 leaves silver beet, leaves & stems chopped (or callaloo leaves & stems)
4 aubergines, sliced
2 onions, sliced
500 g pumpkin, diced
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
6 okra, sliced
pepper
500 g cooked pigeon peas

Steps:

  • Wash the meat & chop roughly into convenient pieces about 1 1/2 " square.
  • Put into a large heavy saucepan.
  • Cover with some of the water & bring very slowly to the boil.
  • When just beginning to boil, add salt & continue to simmer over a low heat for at least 1 1/2 hours.
  • Skim the scum from the surface.
  • Add a little more cold water, skim again, & repeat the process 3 times.
  • Add all the vegetables & seasonings except the peas.
  • Simmer for a further hour, skimming from time to time if more scum arises.
  • Stir in the peas, cook for a further 5 minutes, and serve very hot with plenty of pepper added.
  • NOTE: split peas can be used instead of pigeon peas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1039, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 1442.9, Carbohydrate 122.6, Fiber 37.4, Sugar 16.7, Protein 37.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your pepper pot the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of meat and vegetables. Pepper pot is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients.
  • Use a variety of seasonings to give your pepper pot a complex flavor. Some popular seasonings for pepper pot include garlic, onion, thyme, cumin, and paprika.
  • Cook the pepper pot slowly over low heat. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Serve the pepper pot with a side of rice or bread. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Pepper pot is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give pepper pot a try.

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