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Brown Stew Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 Stirring spoon
  • 1 pot with lid

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 potatoes cubed

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Brown the chicken pieces in the skillet until golden on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
  • Add thyme, allspice, soy sauce, and ketchup to the skillet and stir well.
  • Return the browned chicken to the skillet and mix with the sauce.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and add the brown sugar, carrots, and potatoes.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Remove from heat and let the stew rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

To enhance the flavor, marinate the chicken overnight with the seasoning. Adjust the amount of brown sugar according to your taste preference, and for a spicier kick, add a chopped Scotch bonnet pepper to the stew.
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