
Trini Chicken Pelau

Chef Osei’s pelau is a Trinidadian classic, where parboiled rice cooks down with pigeon peas, coconut milk and thyme. Roasted chicken thighs soak up green seasoning packed with scallion, ginger, and herbs. Garlic green beans and roasted butternut squash round out the plate.
Nutritional facts
Protein
43g
Carbs
76g
Calories
820kcal
Fat
41g
Ingredients
Chicken Thigh, Butternut Squash, Green Beans, White Rice, Coconut Milk, Peas, Onion, Canola Oil, Butter, Chicken Base, Green Bell Pepper, Sugar, Cilantro, Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Canola and Olive Oil Blend, Habanero Peppers, Thyme
Contains milk, coconut, wheat, soybeans.
Reviews
3.7
Based on 19 reviews
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About Osei Blackett
Born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago, Chef Osei Blackett brings the bold spirit and deep-rooted traditions of Caribbean cooking to every dish he creates. Now based in New York City, he’s known for honoring the flavors of his upbringing while pushing them in fresh, modern directions.
Chef has built a reputation for vibrant, homestyle Caribbean cuisine that’s full of color, culture, and heart. His work has been recognized by Food & Wine, The New York Times, and the James Beard Foundation—cementing his place as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Caribbean cooking.
On CookUnity, Chef Osei shares the food that shaped him—boldly seasoned, thoughtfully crafted, and rooted in heritage.
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