Brown Stew Chicken | Trinidad | Jamaica| St. Lucia| Authentic Caribbean recipe

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is a lower-sodium alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with a milder flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside.

In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in bell pepper, carrot, and thyme; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add the browned chicken back to the pot.

Pour in soy sauce, lime juice, and chicken broth; stir to combine.

Sprinkle in brown sugar and add bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Add diced tomato and scotch bonnet pepper; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with black pepper and lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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