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Five Finger Lickin Chicken

Five Finger Lickin Chicken

Discover the flavor of Five Finger Lickin Chicken, blending savory chicken with the unique taste of star fruit in this must-try dish.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tobago, Trinidad
Author: baidawi

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken pre-seasoned and cut into parts
  • 2 cups five finger juice
  • 1 five finger sliced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp minced ginger
  • 2 tbsp minced arrowroot optional
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper optional
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 bundle chives stems chopped finely
  • 1 bundle chives leaves cut into 2" pieces
  • 1 tsp msg
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add oil to a cast iron skillet or pot on medium/ high heat then add chicken
  • Sear chicken on both sides for one minute per side, season with salt & black pepper to taste
  • Remove chicken from pot then add aromatics, sauté for 2 minutes
  • Deglaze pan with five finger juice
  • Add star anise, MSG, bay leaves, scotch bonnet pepper and half of the chopped chives
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste
  • Bring mixture to a boil then return chicken to pot
  • Add sliced five fingers
  • Place cast iron skillet in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes
  • Garnish with fresh chives
  • Serve & Enjoy

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