Caribbean Pelau Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken thighs, cut into pieces
• 2 cups parboiled rice
• 1 cup pigeon peas (or black-eyed peas)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish