Chef Winston’s Browning Base (Used for Color + Flavor)

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dark chili powder optional
• 1 tsp browning sauce or 1 tsp caramel color
• 1 tsp brown sugar or molasses optional
• 1.5 tbsp neutral oil
• 2 –3 tbsp water adjust for consistency

To Use:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Use 2 tbsp per 2 lbs of chicken in this Pelau recipe.

Chicken Pelau Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 lbs chicken bone-in, cut into medium pieces
• 2 tsp green seasoning optional
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp ground allspice
• 2 tbsp Chef Winston’s Browning Base
• 1 tbsp lime juice

For the Pelau Base:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or coconut oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup diced carrots
• ½ cup diced red and green bell peppers
• 1 scotch bonnet or wiri wiri pepper whole
• 1½ cups uncooked parboiled rice washed
• 1 can 15 oz pigeon peas or black-eyed peas
• ½ cup coconut milk
• 2 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter optional

For Garnish:

• Fresh culantro or cilantro
• Sliced avocado or cucumber-tomato salad