Description
Brown Stew Chicken is a comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to your table. This flavorful recipe features tender chicken marinated in a rich blend of spices, simmered to perfection for a hearty meal. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, serve it over rice or with dumplings to experience its full deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in)
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp pimento (allspice), ground
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and marinating the chicken overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; brown the chicken pieces skin-side down for about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the pot; add thyme, pimento, carrots, and soy sauce. Mix well.
- Pour in the chicken stock until just covered. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Serve hot over rice or with dumplings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg