Description
Warm your soul with this flavorful Brown Stew Chicken recipe, a Caribbean classic that’s perfect for a hearty meal. Tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory sauce with a hint of spice, served with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks, skin removed and trimmed
- 2 tablespoons browning sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional for heat)
Stew:
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Season chicken with marinade ingredients. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Brown the Chicken: Brown chicken in a skillet; set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, ginger, and green onions.
- Add Chicken and Simmer: Return chicken to pan, add marinade, and broth. Simmer until tender.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Adjust heat by adding or omitting Scotch bonnet pepper.
- If browning sauce is unavailable, use a small amount of dark soy sauce instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
