Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant Caribbean islands with our tantalizing Caribbean chicken roti. This delectable dish, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, is sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a tropical paradise. Succulent chicken marinated in a vibrant blend of Caribbean spices, slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender, nestled in a flavorful roti, a soft, pliable flatbread. Complemented by a symphony of aromatic vegetables, each bite offers a burst of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Discover the secrets behind this Caribbean classic with our step-by-step recipe, guiding you through the process of creating this irresistible dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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CARIBBEAN ROTI
Provided by Rum Therapy
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat large saucepan, add oil. Add onions, garlic, jalapeño, thyme, cumin, allspice, nutmeg, curry powder and cayenne and sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken and sauté another 2 minutes, being careful not to let the mixture burn.
- Add chicken broth, light brown sugar, ginger, salt, pepper and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then cover and let it simmer on low until the sauce thickens (about 20-30 minutes)
- Combine the flour and salt in a bowl and mix. (A stand-mixer also works well).
- Mix in softened butter and while mixing, slowly add in a small amounts of water at a time until dough becomes soft and pliable.
- Sprinkle a large surface with flour (I used a large cutting board) and knead the dough on the surface until smooth.
- Divide dough into 5 pieces. Roll each piece into a thin, round shape.
- Heat a pan with a small amount of oil. Place one roti in the pan and cook until it begins to brown. Flip the roti and brown on the other side. Repeat with the remainder of the roti's.
- Lay out one warm roti, and spoon 3/4 - 1 c of the curried chicken mixture onto the roti.
- Fold the roti tightly around the mixture and serve with Mango Chutney.
CHICKEN ROTI
Chicken roti are typical flatbreads from the West Indies, and particularly Saint Lucia that are stuffed curried chicken.
Provided by Vera Abitbol
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Add oil to a pan and sauté garlic and onion for 2 minutes. Add the chicken pieces and sauté until cooked but tender.
- Add bell peppers and carrots and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken bouillon cube, dissolved in water.
- Bring to a boil and add the potatoes, salt, pepper, and cover.
- Simmer over medium-low heat until the potatoes are tender. If necessary, increase the heat to reduce the broth.
- Halfway through cooking, add the herbs and curry powder.
- Set aside to cool while preparing rotis.
- Sift flour and baking powder.
- Mix flour, salt, garlic and baking powder.
- Make a well in the middle, pour in water and oil and mix all ingredients. Knead at least 3 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Drop the dough on a floured surface, divide it into 10 or 12 balls.
- Cover to prevent from drying .
- Brush a little oil on a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Lightly flour the work surface. Take a ball of dough, flatten it with the palm of the hand, turn it over and flatten again.
- Roll out with a rolling pin and form a thin disk of 6 to 8 inches (15-20cm) in diameter.
- Cook about 1 minute on each side. Be careful not to overcook as the rotis should remain flexible and white.
- Repeat until all the batter is done.
- Stack rotis and cover with a cloth until the end of the baking.
- Warm roti if necessary and place on a platter.
- Put a generous amount of stuffing.
- Fold according to the chosen shape (cone, tube, square, triangle, etc.)
- Serve hot.
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN
Steps:
- Puree all ingredients except chicken in food processor. Add marinade and chicken to re-sealable plastic bag, mix thoroughly and let marinate, refrigerated, for 4 to 8 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat grill to high, remove excess marinade from chicken and place on grill. Grill each side of chicken for 3 to 4 minutes then place on a pan and finish in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Squeeze a lime wedge over each piece of chicken and serve.
CARIBBEAN TRINIDAD ROTI
These delicious snacks are served on the side of the road down Trinidad way. Kind of like the Fast Food of the Caribbean. This recipe comes from the book A Taste of the Tropics by Jay Solomon, since I could not get anyone to share their secret recipe.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Gradually add the oil and water while mixing and kneading the dough, Set the dough aside for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal-sized balls. Flatten each slightly and roll out into 8 inch squares.
- Fill the middle of each square with about 1/2 cup of filling mixture. Wrap the dough around the mixture to seal the filling inside.
- To cook the roti, place the butter in a skillet over high heat until it sizzles. Reduce the heat to medium and place the rotis in the pan.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the crust is light brown. Turn with a wide spatula and continue cooking. Repeat the process with the remaining rotis. Serve immediately.
- SWEET POTATO FILLING: Place the butter, garlic, and onion in a deep skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Add the potato, water, curry powder, hot sauce, and salt and cook for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are soft but not mushy. Add the chickpeas and cook another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set the filling aside.
- CHICKEN FILLING: Place the butter, garlic, onion and pepper in a deep skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Add the curry powder, hot sauce, coriander, and salt and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add the pumpkin and water and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes. Set aside.
TRINIDADIAN ROTI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: flour, baking soda, salt, water, ghee, oil
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Dinner
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until fully incorporated.
- Slowly add the water until the mixture forms a dough.
- Divide the dough into roughly 12 loyas (balls), cover with a dish towel, and let rest for about 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle each ball with flour and flatten or roll out into a circle roughly 5 inches (12-cm) in diameter.
- Spread ghee on each round and make a cut from the center out to the edge, then roll to make a cone.
- Press the peak and flatten the center of the cone. Let rest for another 30 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll each ball into a circle roughly 8 inches (20-cm) in diameter.
- Heat a tawah or flat frying pan over medium-high heat. Coat with oil and place a round of dough on the pan.
- Cook the dough until light brown, watching carefully, about 5 minutes. Then flip and cook on the other side, about 3-4 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds.
- Break up the cooked roti with your hands or serve whole.
- Serve the fried roti with the fillings.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 0 grams
Tips:
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the most flavorful roti.
- Marinate the chicken in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat until it is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the roti. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the roti from burning.
- Cook the roti over medium-low heat until it is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the roti with your favorite Caribbean sides, such as rice and peas, callaloo, or fried plantains.
Conclusion:
Caribbean chicken roti is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its combination of tender chicken, flavorful spices, and flaky roti, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Caribbean chicken roti a try.
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