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Haitian Poule Creole Recipe

Haitian Poule Creole

The Haitian Poule Creole recipe (or Haitian Creole Chicken) is a tasty and fragrant chicken dish.
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4 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Haitian
Keyword: Haitian Poule Creole Recipe
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 230 kcal
Haitian Poule Creole Recipe

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cooking spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  • Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken broth and stir to combine.
  • Return the chicken to the pot. If using, add the scotch bonnet pepper.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Stir in the chopped parsley, if using.
  • Serve hot with rice or plantains.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make the recipe as it helps to cook the ingredients evenly.
Brown the chicken before cooking it with the rest of the ingredients to add more flavor to the dish.
If you prefer a spicier version, add more scotch bonnet pepper or other hot peppers to the recipe.
Serve the dish with rice or plantains to make a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g
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