Description
Brown Stew Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, delivering tender chicken simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce brimming with garlic, thyme, and bell peppers. This dish not only fills your belly but also warms your heart, making it perfect for any occasion. With its delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of colors)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ tsp pimento (allspice)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until golden (3–5 minutes).
- Add chicken pieces skin-side down; brown for about 5–7 minutes per side.
- Stir in bell peppers, carrots, and thyme; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Mix in soy sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, pimento, cayenne (if desired), and broth. Scrape up any flavorful bits from the bottom.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover partially and simmer for 30–40 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg