Dominica Mountain Chicken-Style Garlic Herb Chicken Skillet – Authentic Dominica Recipe

Nature Island tribute simmering garlic-and-lime marinated chicken until golden and fragrant.

Country of Origin
🇩🇲 Dominica (Caribbean, Americas)
Dietary Profile
omnivore
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Signature Staples
Tender chicken thighs, Roasted dasheen (taro) or potatoes, Wilted greens, Bwaflo/Dominica green herb seasoning, Garlic

Ingredients for Dominica Mountain Chicken-Style Garlic Herb Chicken Skillet (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups roasted dasheen (taro) or potatoes, washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup wilted greens
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Bwaflo/Dominica green herb seasoning
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional Dominica seasoning (garlic, lime, thyme, scotch bonnet)
  • 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, and Bwaflo/Dominica green herb seasoning for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add tender chicken thighs and roasted dasheen (taro) or potatoes along with garlic, lime, thyme, scotch bonnet, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
  4. Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
  5. Garnish with wilted greens and serve straight from the skillet.

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