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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), niter kibbeh or spiced clarified butter, yellow onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, minced. Equipment: Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, Wooden spoon, Sharp knife, Measuring spoons, Measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken thighs for the best flavor and moistness.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce (naturally brewed), cane vinegar or apple cider vinegar, garlic, crushed, bay leaves. Equipment: large deep skillet or braiser with lid, measuring spoons, kitchen knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use skin-on chicken thighs for more flavorful braise and better texture.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 140 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, jerk seasoning (homemade or store-bought), vegetable oil, onion, garlic. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot with lid or Dutch oven, large saucepan with lid, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, fine sieve (optional).
Kitchen tip: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the jerk seasoning overnight in the refrigerator.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion, sliced, garlic, minced, ginger, sliced. Equipment: large pot, steamer or steaming basket, mixing bowls, rolling pin, frying pan or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the milk used for the yeast mixture is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, fresh ginger. Equipment: large skillet or wide saucepan with lid, baking tray, mixing bowl, medium saucepan with lid, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness for food safety.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, olive oil, onion, garlic, fresh ginger, grated. Equipment: large oven-safe skillet with lid or deep sauté pan, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: hulled mung beans, rinsed, brown rice, rinsed, skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 600 g total), carrot, peeled and julienned, cucumber, thinly sliced. Equipment: medium saucepan, small bowl, large pot or deep saucepan, slotted spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 74°C (165°F).
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in chicken thighs, skin on, shallots, garlic, turmeric, ginger. Equipment: large saucepan with lid, blender or mortar and pestle, frying pan, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, rice cooker or pot for rice.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in thighs for juicier, more flavorful chicken compared to breasts.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), water, medium onion, peeled and quartered, garlic cloves, smashed, lemon, halved. Equipment: large pot, cast iron skillet or grill pan, mixing bowls, knife, cutting board, tongs, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat, aiming for 74°C (165°F) internal temperature.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: snapper fillets, callaloo greens or substitute, coconut milk, onion, garlic cloves. Equipment: large pot, deep frying pan or skillet, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, knife, cutting board, slotted spoon.
Kitchen tip: Adjust the heat of the dish by removing the Scotch bonnet pepper before serving if you prefer less spice.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, lemongrass, bruised and cut into 5 cm lengths, fresh turmeric root, peeled and chopped (or 1 tsp ground turmeric), garlic, peeled, ginger, peeled and chopped. Equipment: medium saucepan, blender or food processor, large skillet or shallow pan, fine mesh strainer (optional), medium pot with lid.
Kitchen tip: Poaching chicken gently instead of boiling helps keep it tender and juicy.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, water for soaking lentils, teff flour as a binder, onion, garlic. Equipment: blender or food processor, large pot, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, finely chopping knife, cutting board, slotted spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: When shaping dumplings, wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking.