How to Make Trini Style Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Trini Style Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that hails from the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago. This recipe is a perfect example of the island's fusion of African, Indian, and Spanish culinary influences, resulting in a unique and spicy chicken dish.

Trinidad and Tobago's cuisine is known for its bold flavors and vibrant spices, and Trini Style Chicken is no exception. This dish is a testament to the island's rich cultural history and its love for bold and complex f...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds bone-in chicken pieces
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 bok choy stalks, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Stir together the garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and sazon seasoning in a shallow dish. Coat chicken pieces with this mixture.
  • Heat a Dutch oven or heavy skillet with a lid over medium heat for at least 3 minutes. Sprinkle the sugar over the bottom of the pan, and stir gently until it becomes liquid and caramelizes. Add the chicken, cover, and cook for about 25 minutes.
  • Remove cover, and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes, letting the juices cook down until they are almost gone. Add the bok choy, and cook just until wilted.
  • Nutrition

    515 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 1090mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 12mg
    • Potassium: 258mg