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Delicious homemade chicken souse with potatoes and carrots

Chicken Souse Recipe

Feeling adventurous in the kitchen? Try our authentic chicken souse recipe and explore the bold and exciting flavors of Caribbean cuisine.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 4 people
Calories 758 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large container or mixing bowl
  • Stovetop
  • Large pot with lid cover
  • Wooden spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. chicken wings
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice divided
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. green pepper finely diced
  • 2 lbs. white potatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 2 pcs. bay leaves
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp. ground allspice
  • 2-3 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Add the chicken wings and coat into the mixture. Transfer to the refrigerator and marinade for at least 1 hour.
  • Drizzle vegetable oil in a large pot and heat it on medium.
  • Add the chopped onion and diced green pepper. Cook for about 6-8 minutes or until the onion is softened while stirring occasionally.
  • Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot.
  • Add the marinated chicken wings and bay leaves, and then season with the red pepper flakes and ground allspice.
  • Pour the remaining lime juice and water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • After simmering, lower the heat, and cover the pot with a lid.
  • Keep simmering the dish until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables have become tender, which should take 35-40 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaves before serving.

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Notes

  • Allowing the chicken to marinate in the mixture of spices and fresh lemon juice for several hours can enhance the taste of the chicken souse.
 
  • If you have a slow cooker, try cooking the chicken souse in it to allow the flavors to blend beautifully, and produce a tender, flavorful dish.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Souse Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
758
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
41
g
63
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
15
g
Cholesterol
 
175
mg
58
%
Sodium
 
455
mg
20
%
Potassium
 
1554
mg
44
%
Carbohydrates
 
51
g
17
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
47
g
94
%
Vitamin A
 
6138
IU
123
%
Vitamin C
 
62
mg
75
%
Calcium
 
99
mg
10
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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