---
title: Pelau (Caramelized Chicken and Rice)
servings: 6
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 60 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/trini-chicken-pelau
---

Gather @chicken thigh{1%kg}, @brown sugar{3%tbsp}, @long-grain rice{400%g}, @pigeon pea{1%can}, @scotch bonnet{1} and @fresh thyme{3}.

Burn the sugar in oil until it froths near-black, then drop in the seasoned chicken and let it color in the caramel.

Add rice and stir until every grain is coated and brown.

Add pigeon peas, @pumpkin{200%g}, @coconut milk{400%ml}, thyme, @spring onion{1%bunch}, the whole pepper and water to cover.

Cover and cook low 35–40 minutes until the rice is done and the bottom crusts. ~{40%minutes}

Rest 10 minutes, then serve with coleslaw — and negotiate over the bun bun. ~{10%minutes}