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Most recently I shared the Lychee Chow recipe, which became an instant hit with fans and those only now stumbling onto my little space on the internet. Like all of the other “Chow” recipes I’ve shared, they all have their own uniqueness based on the main ingredient used. However I came to realize over the years that apple chow is indeed my favourite.

You’ll Need…

2 lemons (juice)
1 lime (juice)
4-6 cloves garlic (crushed)
2-3 Habanero Peppers (sliced thin – adjust)
4 Chadon Beni leaves (sliced thinly)
7-8 small apples (crisp)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 – 3/4 cup water

Notes! Please follow along with the video below as much more is discussed there. Including how many hot peppers to use (and types) and why peeling the apples gives a better result. Should you not be able to source the Chadon Beni (culantro), you may use 2 tablespoons of finely chopped Cilantro (coriander). If making this dish gluten free, please go through the full list of ingredients to ensure that they meet your specific gluten free dietary requirements.

In a large bowl, squeeze in the lemon and lime, then add the garlic and Scotch Bonnet peppers. Please wear gloves when handling such hot peppers and remember to wash your hands with soap and water immediately after.

I explained in the video that starting this way means that when you add the apple pieces, they will not discolor. Add the chopped Chadon Beni (culantro) at this point as well.

As I add the peeled and chopped apple pieces (be sure to use a variety of apples which are crisp as soft apples will take on a weird texture) I stir to coat with the juices in the bowl.

Once you’re done adding all of the apple pieces, sprinkle on the salt and black pepper.

At this point you’ll pour the water directly over the areas where the salt was added. This will assist in dissolving the salt.

Stir well, then into the fridge to marinate (or soak as we say) for 30 minutes.

It will keep in the fridge for a few days, but rest assured it will be gone before. Save the liquid and add a few more apples if you want. This is one of my fav snacks, especially during the hot days of summer when I have a cool drink in hand sitting out back in the garden. IMPORTANT! This will be very spicy.

How To Make The Best Pineapple Chow At Home!

May 27, 2025February 12, 2024Leave a Comment

Over the years I’ve shared several Chow (spicy pickled fruit) recipes with you and yes we have done the Ultimate Pineapple Chow and the Applewood Smoked Pineapple Chow (which was copied wholesale by a major food publication without a hint of credit), we’ve never explored how one ingredient can have such a drastic influence on things.

You’ll Need…

1 large pineapple (sliced with core)
3 tablespoon chopped shado beni (culantro)
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 lemons (juice)
2 limes (juice)
2 clementines (juice)
8-12 Sweet/Salted Prunes (dry preserved)
2 scotch bonnet pepper (sliced)
8 cloves garlic (fine minced or crushed)
1/2 medium red onion (sliced thin)
1 cup water

Notes! Please follow along with the video below as much more about the recipe is discussed there. This is meant to be SPICY, so use as many HOT peppers as you can handle. I used Scotch Bonnets, but Scorpions, Habanero, Fatali.. basically any hot pepper you like or can source can be used. That said, tailor the heat to your own tolerance. While I posted this in the Gluten Free Recipe section, please go through the full list of ingredients to ensure they meet your specific gluten free dietary requirements. Wear GLOVES!

In the video I explained that in most instances when I use pineapple, I never include the core and why you should in this recipe. Peel and wash the pineapple, then cut into wedges, then into slices about 1/2 cm thick.

Add the pineapple slices to a large bowl, followed by the salt, garlic, Scotch Bonnet, thinly sliced red onion (yes, you want to add onion.. trust me), chopped Shado Beni (Chadon Beni or Culantro and should you not be able to source this, add cilantro). lemon and lime juice.

Add all of the other ingredients and get ready to mix.

The Salted Prunes will not only be salty, but there will also be a slight sweetness from it.

The key now is to allow it to marinate for about 30 minutes to one hour in the fridge. As explained in the video, were we in the Caribbean, we’d place the bowl or whatever container you have it in, in the direct sun for 20 minutes or so. The reason I recommend allowing it to marinate, is to allow the pineapple to suck in the juices and for the salted prunes (which are dry) to rehydrate and release its flavors.

Do not adjust the salt until it’s done marinating. If the pineapple you use was tart, you may need to add a bit more salt. This is enjoyed as a snack, especially with adult beverages. This will last over a week in the fridge.

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Peach Chow.

May 27, 2025September 14, 2023Leave a Comment

Over the years I’ve shared many traditional (mango, cucumber, pineapple and Pommecythere), along with nontraditional type Chow recipes with you. Including ones made with Cherries, Grapes, and Strawberries. Surprisingly I’ve never shared my Peach Chow with you. Until today!

You’ll Need…

5 Peaches (firm)
3-5 cloves garlic
3 leaves Shado Beni (aka chando Beni or culantro)
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 fatali pepper
2 lemons (juice)
1 lime (juice)
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 small red onion (sliced thin)
* water

Note! Please watch the video below to see how easy it was to cut the peaches into wedges and why using firm peaches which are air-dried first, gives you best results. The type of hot pepper you use is up to you. Chow is supposed to be spicy, but you’re free to tailor this to your own liking and heat tolerance. Reminder – wash you hands with soap and water after handling hot peppers.

Give the peaches a rinse then remove the seeds (stone, pit) and cut into segments. At this point I like for the pieces to air dry for about 30 minutes.

Try you best to get firm peaches as the more ripe (softer ones) will have the tendency to go to mush easily.

Add the salt, garlic and hot pepper you decide on using to your mortar and crush until smooth. To control the heat a bit you may adjust the amount of pepper you use and should you want… remove and discard the seeds and white membrane surrounding the seeds. Be mindful that the smashing action may cause it to splatter and get to your eyes.

I like squeezing the citrus juices directly into this mixture so I can somewhat rinse the mortar out with it and collect all that spicy garlic goodness.

In a large bowl with the peach wedges, add the thinly sliced red onion and top with the chopped Shado beni. Then pour the spicy juice directly over it all.

Since we air-dried the peaches for a bit, you’ll find that the chow base (juices) will soak in and get deeper into the peach and not just sit on the surface. Give it a good mix and allow it to sit for about 30 minutes in the fridge before you jump in to enjoy. Yea, taste for salt and adjust.

Providing you used firm peaches, it will keep in the fridge for about 1 week. Feel free to add a bit of water should you want more of the sauce. Yes, as a lil fella on the islands we enjoyed that juice as much as the actual fruit we used.

Should you not be able to source the shado beni, cilantro (aka coriander) is an excellent replacement.

Gluten Free Side Dishes

Cherry Plum Chow (spicy pickle plums).

May 27, 2025August 27, 2023Leave a Comment

Took a drive down into Buffalo NY a few weeks back and came across these Cherry Plums at the Trader Joes, intrigued… so a package came home with us. Unfortunately they were a bit to tart for my liking and the texture wasn’t what I expected. I hoped they would have been a bit firmer and not as soft. Childhood Chris kicked in and a chow was born.

You’ll Need…

1 package cherry plums
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 lemon (juice)
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
Scotch Bonnet pepper (see notes below) thinly sliced
3 leaves shado beni (culantro) finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon water

Notes! I used an entire Scotch Bonnet pepper including the seeds and white membrane around the seeds. Use as much hot pepper as you can handle and the variety you can access or prefer. Should you not have lemon juice, lime will work as well. Should you not be able to source Shado Beni (chadon beni , culantro), cilantro (coriander) will work – about 1 tablespoon chopped. WARNING! Wear gloves and wash your hands with soap and water after handing such hot peppers as Scotch Bonnet.

Give the Cherry Plums (everyday North American Plums will work.. should I be able to source Caribbean type plums in the future, I’ll be sure to share that recipe) a wash, then (watch the video below) slice though the plums, hitting on the seeds inside as a guide. These cuts will allow for the spicy sauce to work it’s way inside.

Using a paring knife worked best for me.

Basically all you have to do now is place all the ingredients into a large bowl or jar and mix well. Remember to make it as spicy as you can handle. Yes, Habanero and Bird’s Eye peppers are great in this as well.

If there were stems on the cherry Plums, remove them at the start please.

Allow it to marinate or soak after you give it a good mix for about 30 minutes in the fridge before you dig in.

If you wanted to add some grapes (cut in half) or slices of apple in the mix, that would be delightful. Chow is meant to be spicy and the sort of spicy, herbal, citrus juice or marinade is prized to sip on at the end.

NO! I didn’t get a hint of Cherry in these Plums, however the Chow was excellent.

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Incredible Cherry Pineapple Chow (pickle).

May 27, 2025December 18, 20202 Comments

CHOW! That spicy pickle we make in the Southern Caribbean, which bring tears of joy running down our cheeks… and a rush for ice cold water to help with the onset of the heat from the ‘Caribbean Sunshine’ (scotch bonnet peppers) we use in making it. Our love for “Chow” is so strong, we find creative ways to make this when green mangoes are not in season. This time, I’ll quickly show you how I rock it in Canada when cherries are in season.

You’ll Need…

1 pineapple (cut into chunks)
2-3 cups cherries (seeded & cut in half)
1 large grapefruit (juice)
1 teaspoon sea salt
bird’s eye pepper (as much as you can handle)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3-4 leaves shado beni (aka culantro)
4 cloves garlic (crushed)
1/2 medium red onion (sliced thin)

Important! If doing this recipe gluten free, please go through the full list of ingredients to make sure they meet with your specific gluten free dietary needs. Please wear gloves and wash your hands with soap and water immediately after handling hot peppers.

Peel and Core the Pineapple. Basically you trim off the top and bottom, then using your knife with a sawing motion, work your way down the side of the pineapple to remove the skin. Cut in 1/4s length-wise and remove the core. Watch the video below to see how I did it. Rinse with cool water, cut into 1/2 – 1 inch pieces and set aside.

It will take some time, but cut the cherries in half and remove the seeds. Place them in a deep bowl as all the other ingredients will go in here. I washed the cherries before removing the seeds.

Pour the grapefruit juice over the cherries then add the black pepper, salt and finely chopped Bird’s Eye Pepper. Yes keep the seeds for the kick.. chow is meant to be spicy!

Top with the finely chopped shado beni (culantro), if you can’t source it, use cilantro.

It’s time for the crushed garlic and thinly sliced red onions. Toss in the juicy pineapple chunks and give everything a good mix. In tossing I like to use my hands, so I can bruise the pineapple and squeeze out some of it’s juice to the mix. But be mindful of the hot pepper we added, so you may want to use a large spoon instead.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or do I as normally do and place in a glass jar with a lid and let it sit in the fridge for an hour or so to fully soak in all the flavors. Be sure to give it a toss before serving.

Pro Tip! The juice at the end is the real highlight for me. BTW if you don’t know what Chow is, it’s basically a spicy snack made with unripe fruit that’s in season (traditionally mango). Like a pickle or spicy salad.

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Side Dishes

The Ultimate Pineapple Chow (pickled pineapple).

May 27, 2025June 10, 20201 Comment

Chow! That spicy sort of pickle we enjoy in the Southern Caribbean. Traditionally made with green mango (not ripe), but days when mango is not in season, you’ll get it made with a variety of local tropical fruits (and imported – like apples, pears, plums.. and even peaches) and in desperate times, cucumber is employed into service. Such is our love for chow. While I did share a smoked apple-wood pineapple chow with you a few moons back, today I give you my version of the Ultimate Pineapple Chow.

You’ll Need…

1 Large Pineapple (peel, cored, cubed)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 jalapeno pepper (sliced thin)
2 scotch bonnet peppers (sliced thin)
3 large cloves garlic (crushed)
2 tablespoon cilantro (chopped fine)
2 oranges (juice)
3-5 clementines (juice)
2 limes (juice)
1 small red onion (sliced thin)

Note! Chow is supposed to be AS SPICY as you can handle, so I included the seeds of the peppers. Leave them out and cut back on the Scotch Bonnet if you want it milder. Additionally, you can use Habanero peppers if you can’t source the Scotch Bonnet. Please don’t use jalapeno from the can – fresh is the BEST in this case.

Peel, core and dice the pineapple into 1 inch pieces (bite size). Give it a rinse under cool water an drain.

Place the now diced pineapple into a large bowl, where we’ll assemble everything.

Important to slice the peppers, onions etc very thin so the salt and acid in the citrus juices pickle them and you get a lovely crunch.

Now add the salt, garlic, red onion and then the citrus juices – lime, orange and clementine. By adding the juice now (over the sliced onion), it will take away some of the raw pungency of the onion.. plus help to distribute the salt evenly.

Add the scotch bonnet, jalapeno (yes, lil different but awesome flavor) and cilantro. Remember if you can get Shado Beni, use that as it’s a better favor and more traditional to chow.

Give the entire thing a good mix, then into the fridge and allow it to marinate and soak in all the citrus, garlic and peppers… but you can be greedy and eat it immediately.

If you find that you need a bit more liquid, add a 1/4 cup of water if you want, but you’ll have to adjust the salt.

I like storing mine in glass jars in the fridge, so when I need a quick spicy / juicy snack, it’s sitting there waiting to be devoured. Gotta love the presentation too. Do shake it up a bit so the pineapple bruise and you get that juice added to the overall flavor of the chow. BTW, that same juice is GOLDEN – so TASTY! Yea.. makes a killer Caesar (or Blood Mary) too.

Have you tried my Grapes Chow yet?

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Grapes Chow (spicy pickled grapes).

May 27, 2025January 29, 2020Leave a Comment

CHOW! A beloved spicy pickle (quick) made in the Southern Caribbean with green mangoes or other tart fruit. Over the years I’ve shared several “chow” recipes with you all. From the traditional mango, to cucumber, orange, apple and the Applewood Smoked Pineapple (still a fav on the website) which was insanely tasty. Like the others, you’re sure to fall in love with this grape version too!

You’ll Need…

2 cloves garlic (crushed)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 lime (juice)
1 orange (juice)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 medium red onion (sliced thin)
2 tablespoon chopped cilantro (chopped)
2 bird pepper (bird’s eye pepper – chopped fine)
1/2 lb each – assorted grapes (cut in half)

Important! Be sure to wash your hands with soap and water after handling such hot peppers.

Wash the grapes and set them aside to drain/air dry. Then in a large bowl, add the salt, black pepper, thinly sliced onion, crushed garlic and bird’s eye pepper. Feel free to add more if you want this more spicy or use a hotter pepper. I did use the seeds of the peppers as well.. in case if you’re wondering.

Now slice the grapes in 1/2 and add them to the bowl. Feel free to use as many as you like (just adjust the salt later on). A variety of colors will make for better presentation and I find that different color grapes got their own specific flavor and juicy profile. Add them to the bowl.

Chop the cilantro (use shado beni Chadon beni or culantro…if you have that instead) and juice the orange and lime. Add everything to the bowl and give it a good mix.

Its ok if you’re a little rough when stirring as it will bruise the grapes and allow some of the juices to escape and add to overall flavor of the chow.

Feel free to adjust the salt to your own liking and enjoy right away. But may I suggest that you place the bowl (covered) in the fridge for an hour so to chill and allow the grapes to marinate in the spicy pickle sauce – you’ll thank me later. Remember, this is spicy, but you have the control in your hands to adjust to your own liking.

Served as a snack, as a side when enjoying grown people beverages or as a salad? If you can, please support. And should you have questions about this recipe or anything food related, be sure to Ask Chris.

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The Ultimate Mango Chow (pickled mango) Recipe.

May 27, 2025August 15, 20191 Comment

After one taste of this mango chow I knew it would be something I’d be addicted to and making very often. On our last trip to the islands, my friend David introduced me to this version of the spicy mango pickle I grew up eating as a young fella on the islands. However, the Chinese preserved prunes (sweet and salted) gave it a unique color and to be completely honest.. a flavor unlike any “chow” I’ve had before. Luckily, my ‘foodie’ senses kicked in and I went though the recipe in my head… well my version.

Here’s my take on a recipe where the original I cannot own, but I did ask David and the Salisha (the person who made it for David) if they would mind if I gave it a crack… and share it with you all.

You”ll Need…

3 large green mangoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 jalapeno peppers
2 scotch bonnet peppers
8-10 bird pepper (bird’s eye)
4-6 cloves garlic
6 shado beni leaves (or 1/2 cup cilantro)
2 large limes (juice)
1 cup water
1 pack of Salted Prunes (check Chinese supermarkets)

Wash and peel the mangoes with a sharp pairing knife or potato peeler, then slice into stick-like pieces as in the pictures you see here on in the video below. Place the mangoes in a large bowl for mixing

Add the crushed garlic, salt, sliced Jalapenos and bird’s eye peppers, but first give then tiny cuts to release some of the flavor and heat of them.

*Mango Chow with added chopped Shado Beni*

Add the thinly sliced Shado Beni (Culantro) and remember you can also use chopped cilantro if you wish. I’d recommend wearing gloves and do wash your hands immediately after handling Scotch Bonnet peppers or any hot peppers as a matter o fact.

*Preserved Sweet / Salted Prunes added!*

Top with the salted prunes and add any missing ingredients to the mix. Give it a good stir to really combine all the flavors.

*A Close look at the Chinese Sweet Salted Prunes.*

*A closer look at the spicy goodness of Mango Chow.*

I’d make two important recommendations at this point. 1. Store in a glass container in the fridge (up to 2 weeks). 2. Try to have it marinate for a couple hours before you dig in.

Do keep in mind that as it marinates it will change in color and will adopt some of the salty elements of the Salted Prunes. Be sure to shake it often and feel free to add more sliced green mangoes as you work your way though them. It will be fiery!

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Strawberry Chow (Spicy pickle / salad) Recipe.

May 27, 2025April 1, 20192 Comments

If you grew up in the Caribbean, especially the Southern Caribbean, “Chow” would have been a key part of your childhood experience. A spicy pickle loaded with Garlic and Citrus juice, along with Scotch Bonnet Peppers. Usually half-ripe mango is the key ingredient, but we use just about any fruit we can find and when all fails, we even use cucumber. With a good batch of fresh strawberries from my garden (watch the video) and since they were a bit tart, I thought I’d rock a quick chow.

You’ll Need…

– 2 lbs strawberries (green and red mix)
– 1 clove garlic
– 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
– 1/2 orange (juice)
– 1/2 medium red onion (sliced thin)
– 1 scotch bonnet pepper (crush or sliced thin)
– 2 tablespoon cilantro
– 1/2 lime (juice)

Important: If doing this recipe Gluten Free, please go through the entire list of ingredients to make sure they meet with your specific gluten free dietary needs. Be sure to wash your hands immediately after handling such hot peppers as Scotch Bonnets. I added some tomato to the chow (yellow cherry) but that is totally optional.

Since this is a pretty basic recipe I didn’t take the usual step by step pics you normally get. However there is the video below you can follow along with.

Wash and trim your strawberries. If they are large you can cut them in 1/2 if you wish and if you prefer to remove the stems, by all means do so.

Crush the garlic with the salt and juice of the orange.

It’s now time to assemble. Place the prepared strawberries into a large bow, top with the garlic puree, then add the thinly sliced onion, followed by thinly sliced Scotch Bonnet Peppers. Remember you can leave out the seeds if you’re overly concerned about the raw heat and you may also crush the scotch bonnet along with the garlic if you wish. I like leaving it sliced thinly as one can identify the pepper and avoid if necessary.

Add the cilantro (we’d normally use Shado Beni on the islands) along with the lime juice and give it all a good mix. Place in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes, then enjoy. Best enjoyed with adult beverages (Smile). Feel free to add some freshly ground black pepper if you wanted.

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Gluten Free Seafood

Shrimp Chow – Spicy Shrimp Cocktail?

July 12, 2016June 22, 2016Leave a Comment

“Dad, can you make me chow?” No Mango! “How about shrimp?” That was the brief discussion between Tehya and I a few weeks back when she got her routine craving for mango chow. A spicy pickle usually made with green (tart) mangoes, or any of the variety of fruits we have in the Caribbean. Had to admit, it was a brilliant idea. We both enjoy shrimp cocktail and with the sort of spicy base.. could this be the “Caribbean” version of shrimp cocktail?

This WILL be your go-to dish for summer parties, BBQs and cookouts! It’s so easy to put together, quite impressive visually when served and bold with flavors of the islands.

You’ll Need…

1 lb medium shrimp
1 scallion
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 lime
1/2 orange
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 cloves garlic

* I used previously cleaned and cooked shrimp you’d normally get in the frozen section of your fish market or grocery store. The idea is to make this a no-fuss recipe. If doing this recipe gluten free, kindly go through the entire list of ingredients to ensure they meet with your specific gluten free dietary needs.

Thaw the shrimp, rinse with cold water and drain/dry with paper towels. (leave the tail on for better presentation)

Chop the cilantro (in the Caribbean we’d normally use shado beni, aka culantro) and scallions, crush the garlic and finely mince the scotch bonnet pepper. I didn’t add any of the seeds of the scotch bonnet. Be mindful that this will be VERY spicy, so kindly use as much of the pepper as you can handle. Be mindful of your guests as well. Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after handling such hot peppers. Any spicy pepper will work.. especially Habaneros which will have a lovely fruity undertone.

I did say this was easy right? Add everything to a mixing bowl and toss well. You’re done! Allow this marinate and chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes before serving.

You can obviously use this as a salad, but I would recommend treating this like you would shrimp cocktail.. give your guests a toothpick and have them dig in. To help stretch this a bit, you can add cherry tomatoes, cubed cucumber, diced mango or strawberries. In a previous recipe I made this into more of a salad, where I even went in with diced ripe avocado.

Serve this up at your gig or take it to the next party you’re invited to and watch the praise roll in.

Gluten Free Sauces & Condiments Vegetarian

Ultimate Caribbean Salsa Topping For Tacos, Hotdogs & Burgers.

May 28, 2025October 13, 20151 Comment

When some of your youngest fans get their mom to contact you “mom can you contact Chris to see if he can do a Caribbean taco recipe for us?” you know you have to jump into action. So the first thing I cranked out was the topping for said taco. During the summer months this also works as a great topping for grilled burgers and hot dogs. And when those cold wintry weekends kicks in and I want to brighten up my mood… I put a side of this with my eggs at breakfast! Versatile indeed!

You’ll Need…

2 cups diced pineapple
1 1/2 cups diced mango
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper (no seeds)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 lime (juice)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3/4 cup diced tomato

* optionally you can add diced cucumber, scallions and for more of a kick you can add a bit more scotch bonnet pepper. If doing this recipe gluten free be sure to go through the entire list of ingredients to make sure they meet with your specific gluten free dietary needs.

Prep all the ingredients. Remember when handling scotch bonnet peppers to wear gloves and wash your hands immediately after with soap and water. You can leave out the scotch bonnet pepper or opt for a milder pepper if you wish. Do not use any seeds or the white membrane surrounding the seeds as that’s where the ‘raw’ heat will be. Basically you’re dicing all the ingredients somewhat the same size.

Then place it all in a large bowl and mix well. Place in the fridge to chill and marinate for about 30 minutes so all the flavors come together.

Hoping to have the taco recipe done in the coming days as I’m sure my little friends are eagerly waiting. It still amazes me that there are kids as young as 1 and 2 years old who watch me on Youtube on the regular and find me entertaining. Brings a joy to my heart to know that I’m helping to preserve and curate my/our culinary culture. Thank you to mom, dad and all the elders who are allowing the young ones to tune in (I’ll keep that in mind when I’m recording to keep the content family friendly). BTW, you can store this in the fridge for about 1 week before it starts to fall apart on you and loose it’s texture and zing.

Meat & Poultry

Summer Chicken Chow Delight.

May 27, 2025September 28, 2015Leave a Comment

With the success of the Pork Chow recipe I shared prior to the summer, I thought I’d share a quicker version using rotisserie chicken one can pick up at most supermarkets, being that it’s a great party food idea when visiting friends. As with the pork chow recipe, it’s based on the traditional method of making the spicy pickle usually with mango or other tart fruits. Typically I’d classify this as ‘cuttas’ or drinking food, usually served alongside adult beverages, but it’s just as great a side dish for your dinner.

You’ll Need…

1 roasted chicken (cut into pieces)
1 lemon
2-4 tablespoon water
1 scotch bonnet pepper
pinch sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 clove garlic
3 scallions
2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
drippings from roasted chicken (if there’s any)

Finely chop the cilantro, scotch bonnet pepper (remember to avoid the seeds and white membrane around the seeds if you’re concerned about the raw heat and to wash your hands with soap and water after handling such hot peppers), scallions and you can either crush the garlic or chop it finely as well. Put in all in a bowl, along with the water, salt, black pepper and the juice of the lemon (btw lime juice will work great as well). A good idea is to cut the scotch bonnet pepper into big pieces so people can easily identify them.. so as to avoid it if necessary. Place it all in a bowl and give it a good mix…set aside.

Allow the chicken to chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes so it firms up a bit (makes chopping easier), then cut into small pieces. You can keep or remove the skin.. with rotisserie chicken I find that the skin is quite attractive to some people, so I left it on. It’s now time to assemble the chicken chow. BTW, if you click on Recipe Index at the top we have a couple recipes for roasted chicken if you choose to make your over chicken from scratch.

Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces and gently mix it to combine all the flavors. That’s it!

You can allow it to marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes to really absorb the flavors of the marinade or serve immediately. The goal of ‘chow’ is to be spicy, but you can certainly tailor it to your own liking. I forgot to mention that should you have any dripping in the container the chicken came in, add that to your marinade for extra flavor!

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Cherry Plum Chow (spicy pickle plums).

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The Ultimate Pineapple Chow (pickled pineapple).

Grapes Chow (spicy pickled grapes).

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Strawberry Chow (Spicy pickle / salad) Recipe.

Shrimp Chow – Spicy Shrimp Cocktail?

Ultimate Caribbean Salsa Topping For Tacos, Hotdogs & Burgers.

Summer Chicken Chow Delight.

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