Trinidad Curry Chicken Buss Up Shut Roti

Trinidad Curry Chicken Buss Up Shut Roti

Caribbean · 60 min · Chicken · gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein

554 cal 34g protein 55g carbs 22g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed
  • 4 roti skins (paratha)
  • 3 tbsp Trinidadian curry powder
  • 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin (geera)
  • 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro (chadon beni)
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1.5 tsp salt

Method

  1. Season chicken with 1 tbsp curry powder, minced garlic, and salt; marinate 20 minutes.
  2. Mix remaining curry powder and cumin with water into a paste.
  3. Heat oil in a pot over medium and bloom the curry paste 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add diced onion and chicken, browning 5 minutes.
  5. Add cubed potatoes, minced Scotch bonnet, and 1 cup water; simmer covered 20 minutes until thick.
  6. Warm roti skins in a dry pan, then clap and tear them into shreds (buss up shut).
  7. Stir cilantro into the curry and serve with the torn roti for scooping.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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