Description
A comforting, flavorful stew with seared chicken and a richly seasoned sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks recommended)
- All-purpose flour for dredging
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Paprika to taste
- Pinch of cayenne
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken stock or water with bouillon
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or molasses
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- A splash of vinegar or lime juice
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, then add oil. Sear chicken skin-side down until browned (6–8 minutes), then flip and brown the other side (4–5 minutes). Remove chicken.
- Reduce heat to medium, add oil if necessary, and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and bell peppers, cooking until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of chicken stock, scraping up the fond. Return chicken to the pot. Pour in enough chicken stock to come halfway up the sides of the chicken.
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25–35 minutes. Remove lid for the last 10 minutes to thicken sauce and finish with vinegar or lime and parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, remove the skin after cooking or use trimmed boneless pieces. Add potatoes or carrots for heartier servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: brown stew chicken, comfort food, easy chicken recipe, family recipe, Caribbean dish
